An Iranian official said six vessels switched off navigation and positioning systems in the early hours of July 27 local time and, the official alleged, attempted an illegal transit of dangerous waters south of the Strait of Hormuz under U.S. instigation. One vessel suffered an accident; the remaining vessels were returned to the Persian Gulf under Iranian control.

2026-07-27

An Iranian official said six vessels switched off navigation and positioning systems in the early hours of July 27 local time and, the official alleged, attempted an illegal transit of dangerous waters south of the Strait of Hormuz under U.S. instigation. One vessel suffered an accident; the remaining vessels were returned to the Persian Gulf under Iranian control.