Iran Avenges US Strike; Two American Ships Erupt In Flames; IRGC Mocks CENCTOM 'Fantasies'
The Times of India ·
According to statements carried by Iranian media, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy accused the vessels of violating Iranian maritime restrictions, switching off their tracking systems, and attempting to pass through an unauthorized southern corridor. Iran claims one tanker was located east of the Strait of Hormuz, while the second was inside the strategic waterway. The identities of the vessels, the extent of the damage, and the circumstances surrounding the reported explosions remain unknown.The IRGC Navy has warned that vessels cooperating with the US military, violating Iranian regulations, or entering unauthorized areas could face the threat of naval mines. It also dismissed the CENTCOM commander’s assurances as “fantasies.”