Iran's IRGC Claims Seven Ships Hit by Attacks or Mines in Regional Waters

Iran's IRGC claims responsibility for multiple mine strikes on oil tankers in the Arabian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, with reports of up to seven vessels ablaze or damaged. Concurrently, Iran has escalated rhetoric by threatening to target undersea internet cables in the Gulf. The direct military actions against commercial shipping and threats to critical infrastructure indicate a significant escalation in regional tensions, though specific details on tanker identities and the extent of damage remain largely unverified by independent sources.