Iran Claims Attacks on U.S. Radar in Bahrain, LNG Tanker in Hormuz

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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed to have destroyed an American early-warning radar system in Bahrain and struck an LNG tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, citing retaliation for U.S. military actions. The IRGC’s aerospace force stated it targeted and destroyed the radar, which it said was in retaliation for a U.S. airstrike on a telecommunications tower in the Iranian port town of Sirik.

U.S. Denies Iran’s Claims

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has denied the IRGC’s claim, stating that two one-way attack drones launched toward Bahrain were shot down by U.S. forces without causing any injuries or damage. CENTCOM did not directly address Iran’s claim of an airstrike on Sirik, which has been previously reported but remains unverified.

Strait of Hormuz Tensions

The IRGC also claimed an unidentified LNG tanker struck a naval mine while navigating the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the vessel of following an unauthorized route. The IRGC warned that any ship violating Iranian regulations in the strait would face the same fate as previous vessels. Iran has made multiple unverified claims of attacking commercial vessels in the strait, often with minimal damage reported by other sources.

Iranian Claims and Legal Disputes

Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf asserted that the Strait of Hormuz will never return to its prewar status, claiming the 1982 UNCLOS does not apply there. He stated the strait’s regulations are governed by the laws of Iran and Oman, with Iran attempting to convince Oman to extort ransoms from international shipping for safe passage.

Missile and Naval Capabilities

IRGC deputy commander Maj. Gen. Mostafa Izadi claimed Iran has withstood attempts to overthrow its government by the U.S. and Israel, and has recovered its missile, drone, and naval capabilities to attack enemy bases on land and at sea.

Source: Breitbart

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