Iranian state media and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps have reported that seven vessels were struck or hit mines near the Strait of Hormuz. The accounts describe separate incidents, but independent confirmation of the specific claims was not available in reporting by the Associated Press and Reuters. The UK Maritime Trade Operations center had not reported these particular incidents at the time of the reports.

The distinction matters: statements from a party to the conflict are not the same as independently verified maritime incidents. Any disruption or perceived threat in this corridor can affect commercial shipping and regional security, but details and responsibility remain uncertain.

Sources: [Associated Press](apnews.com source ↗); [Reuters report via SoCast](d2233.cms.socastsrm.com source ↗).