Iran says US military killed five civilians in attacks on passenger boats
Summary
Iran said that US military attacks in the Strait of Hormuz killed five civilians on passenger boats, not the Iranian military vessels claimed by the US. The US and Iran show rising tensions after a US operation to escort ships through the strategic waterway disrupted a fragile ceasefire.Key Facts
- Iran accused the US of killing five civilians on two small passenger boats in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The US military said it targeted six Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) vessels that interfered with a US escort mission.
- US President Donald Trump said seven Iranian boats were involved in the incident.
- Iran wants to control the Strait of Hormuz and collect fees for transit as compensation for past attacks.
- The UAE reported missile and drone attacks by Iran on its territory and shipping in the area.
- A South Korean ship also reported damage from an explosion in the Strait.
- Despite the tension, two US-flagged ships passed through the Strait with US Navy protection.
- Iran’s foreign minister called for peace talks and warned against military solutions, while Trump threatened severe retaliation if US ships were attacked.
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