According to US officials, eight US Marine Corps personnel were injured in a missile attack by Iran on a ship they were on in the Strait of Hormuz two weeks ago. The attack occurred on September 14 and involved a cruise missile. The officials, who spoke to NBC News, said the injuries were not life-threatening but included smoke inhalation and symptoms of concussion.
The injured soldiers were part of a landing team from a US Navy battalion and were not on a US Navy ship at the time of the attack. The type of ship they were on was not specified, but it was described as a naval unit. The officials said that the soldiers had returned to duty shortly after the attack. The incident has not been publicly disclosed until now.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has been trying to attack ships almost daily, according to a US official. The IRGC announced on Sunday that it had seized a advanced US drone submarine, the Remus-600, which it said was conducting espionage operations in the Strait of Hormuz. The drone was allegedly captured using intelligence capabilities and electronic warfare techniques.
The incident is not the first of its kind. On September 8, the IRGC announced that it had taken control of another drone submarine, the Dive L-D. The developments are taking place amid a war of narratives and security and political pressure over navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran is insisting on preventing movement outside the "northern/blue" route, which is adjacent to its coast.
The dispute is over the routes that ships can take through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran claims that the international, middle, and southern routes, which are adjacent to Oman, are mined. The US, however, has stated that it can escort ships and ensure the export of oil from the Gulf. US President Donald Trump has made public statements to this effect.
The tensions in the region have been escalating, with Israel carrying out airstrikes and sabotage operations in southern Lebanon. The situation is being closely watched by the international community, with many countries calling for restraint and de-escalation. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway for global oil exports.
The incident has raised concerns about the security of shipping in the region. The US and its allies have been working to ensure the safety of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian actions have been condemned by many countries, who see them as a threat to regional and global security.
Key points
- Eight US soldiers were injured in an Iranian missile attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz on September 14.
- The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has been trying to attack ships almost daily.
- The incident has raised concerns about the security of shipping in the region.
