Iranian Revolutionary Guard Fires Warning Shots at Vessels in Strait of Hormuz

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Published: 2026-07-27T05:27:00Z
Category: military-and-conflict
Source: The Jerusalem Post
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) naval forces reportedly fired warning shots at four vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC claimed the ships were attempting to transit through an "illegal and unsafe route," leading to the vessels altering their course. This incident highlights ongoing maritime tensions in a critical global shipping lane.

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