Military analysts described the activity in the Oman lane as a real escalation in regional tensions. The strikes were first flagged by local Telegram channels including Tabz, which indicated the IRGC's focus on disrupting traffic within the strategic waterway.
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IRGC Navy Fires Anti-Ship Missiles at US Vessels in Strait of Hormuz
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Tehran targeted naval ships with a wave of drones and ordnance on Oct 6. The IRGC Navy fired at least 3 anti-ship cruise missiles from Bandar Sirik and Qeshm Island toward U.S. Navy aircraft carriers or escorted vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, according to reporting from Hormuz Report. Residents in the southern Iranian city of Sirik reported hearing multiple explosions coinciding with the launches.
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