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U.S. Strikes IRGC Vessels in Strait of Hormuz — What We Know

Satellite imagery and Iranian state media confirm an overnight U.S. strike on two IRGC Navy speedboats near Larak Island. Three Iranian personnel are reported killed. The incident marks a significant escalation in a corridor that carries roughly one-fifth of the world's oil.

By Monexus Staff Writer·mena·1-minute read·26 May 2026·Live on the wire ↗

Wire provenance

This editorial synthesis draws on the following public wire/social posts:

https://t.me/Middle_East_Spectator/4821
https://t.me/GeoPWatch/1847
https://x.com/sprinterpress/status/1929856748239499521

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25 MayU.S. Strike Kills Four IRGC Personnel Near Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Tensions