TEHRAN: Reports that Iran fired anti-ship missiles towards vessels in the Strait of Hormuz circulated on Sunday, but major maritime authorities had not confirmed the claimed attack.
Social media and regional monitoring accounts claimed Iran launched missiles from Sirik in the south towards ships operating under US protection. They also reported several explosions near Qeshm Island.
Some accounts claimed at least one oil tanker took a hit. However, no vessel name, casualty figure or independently verified damage assessment.
A separate video report claimed Iran launched six anti-ship missiles towards US-protected shipping. Its description said multiple explosions occurred in the waterway, but presented the developments as reports rather than confirmed events.
United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) had not posted a new September 27 incident matching those claims on its public incident log when checked.
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Its latest listed Strait of Hormuz attack, dated September 23, involved an unknown projectile striking a cargo vessel.
Claims that a major naval battle was underway, or that US forces had already responded, remain unsupported by available official reporting.
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The Strait of Hormuz has faced repeated security incidents during September. UKMTO has documented several vessels struck by unidentified projectiles while authorities investigated the circumstances.
No available material confirms Sunday’s reported missile launches by US military authorities.
Unverified reports claim Iran launched anti-ship missiles towards vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, but major maritime authorities have not confirmed the reported attack.
