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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz on July 1, 2026.
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Updated Jul 13
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What happened
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz on July 1, 2026.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Retaliatory strikes against state-owned infrastructure are underway, with talks of closing the Strait of Hormuz.Sub-event
IRGC attacks commercial vessels in Hormuz while operating boats targeted by U.S. strikes.1 source
- Strikes against Iran have raised oil supply risks, causing average gas prices to reach $3.79.Sub-event
- On July 1, 2026, Iran targeted a Marshall Islands-flagged vessel, while US forces struck IRGC small boats near the strait in response to attacks.Sub-event
IRGC carried out attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.1 source
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The entities involved
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Bahrain
country in the Persian Gulf
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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
military organization to protect the political system of the Islamic Republic in Iran
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Hormuz
city in Hormozgan Province, Iran
Related events
- US attacks on Iranian tankers prompted IRGC retaliation, leading to Iran controlling the Strait of Hormuz amid regional demands.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened commercial shipping and directed strikes against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iranian retaliation disrupts the Strait of Hormuz while a defense coordination pact deepens among Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia.
- Iranian forces closed the Strait of Hormuz while talks progressed on a new maritime route.
- Houthis are gaining control of the Strait of Hormuz through territorial gains, amid broader geopolitical tensions involving Iran and the US.