Iran attacks ships in Hormuz

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has escalated regional tensions by attacking three container ships in the Strait of Hormuz using gunboats and rocket-propelled grenades.

While crews are reported safe, the Liberia-flagged Epaminondas sustained heavy damage to its bridge during the morning assault.

Tehran claims the vessels were seized for maritime violations, while international monitors describe the actions as a direct challenge to the U.S. naval blockade.

These hostile maneuvers have effectively halted commercial traffic through one of the world's most critical energy corridors.