IRGC Navy Claims It Intercepted 4 Ships in Strait of Hormuz as Gulf Tensions Escalate

Published on Jul 18, 2026 01:01 pm IST

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy claims it intercepted four ships in the Strait of Hormuz during heightened regional tensions. According to Iranian statements, the vessels allegedly violated restrictions amid ongoing military escalation in the Gulf. The claim comes as shipping security and freedom of navigation remain under intense international scrutiny. No independent confirmation has verified the operation.

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