Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Navy said seven ships were hit near the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, warning of a larger response if the United States continued what it called provocations, BlockBeats reported on Oct. 22, citing Jinshi.
Claims have not been independently confirmed
The Guard said four ships involved in alleged illegal oil transfers in the northern Persian Gulf were tracked, struck and set ablaze. It also said three other ships hit mines west of the Strait of Hormuz.
The report provided no vessel names, timing details or independent on-scene confirmation. The warning and the descriptions of the incidents therefore remain claims attributed to Iranian authorities. Any effect on shipping or energy markets will depend on subsequent verification and developments in the region.