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STANDARD MILITARY UNVERIFIED

IRGC Navy conducts nightly operations in Strait of Hormuz targeting violating vessels

Oct 09, 2026 01:48 AM CT Strait of Hormuz IRGC,Strait of Hormuz,maritime security,energy chokepoint,Iran

Summary

The political deputy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy announced that forces are conducting nightly operations in the Strait of Hormuz. These operations target vessels deemed to be in violation of unspecified regulations, signaling continued Iranian military posturing and control over critical energy chokepoints.

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Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments:  The political deputy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said that its forces have been carrying out nightly operations in the Strait of Hormuz targeting what it considers as violating ve...

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IRGC Navy stated it is carrying out nightly operations in the Strait of Hormuz targeting vessels considered to be in violation.

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