Iran Fires Warning Shots at Ships in Hormuz

Iranian forces opened fire on four ships attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, according to state broadcaster IRIB on Thursday.

The incident happened on the same day Washington carried out fresh military strikes on southern Iran, further increasing tensions in the region.

“Four vessels attempted to cross the Strait of Hormuz and enter the Persian Gulf without coordination with the security forces,” IRIB posted on Telegram. The broadcaster said the incident occurred at about 12:35am local time (2105 GMT Wednesday), although it did not identify the ships or reveal their nationalities.

Iran Fires Warning Shots at Ships in Hormuz Credit: NST

According to the report, Iranian security forces first issued warnings to the vessels after detecting their movement in the strategic waterway. “They were warned, but after they ignored the warning, warning shots were fired at them, forcing them to return,” IRIB added.

The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most important oil transit routes, linking the Persian Gulf to international markets. Any disruption in the narrow channel often raises concerns over global energy supplies and regional security. The latest development comes amid heightened military tensions between Iran and the United States, with fears growing over the possibility of further confrontation in the Gulf region.

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