Amid Khamenei's funeral, IRGC fires missiles at a US Arab ally’s ship? Two tankers hit in Hormuz

Fresh tensions are erupting in the Middle East as reports claim commercial ships were struck near the Strait of Hormuz during the funeral period of Iran’s late Supreme Leader. Allegations have surfaced that the IRGC targeted vessels linked to a U.S. regional ally, raising fears of another escalation in one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints. The incident has renewed concerns over global energy security, shipping routes, and the fragile regional balance following the recent Iran conflict.