Tensions Rise Again in Strait of Hormuz; Iran Fires Warning Shots at 4 Vessels
Iranian forces fired warning shots at four vessels attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, forcing them to turn back, while the U.S. conducted airstrikes in southern Iran.
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The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) reported on the 28th that Iranian forces fired at four vessels attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz. On the same day, the United States launched a new round of airstrikes in southern Iran. IRIB stated on Telegram that the vessels attempted to enter the Persian Gulf without coordinating with security forces. The report noted the incident occurred at 12:35 AM local time on the 28th. After ignoring warnings, Iranian forces fired warning shots, forcing the vessels to turn back.
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What happened in the Strait of Hormuz?
Iranian forces fired warning shots at four vessels.