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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard commandos seized an Israeli-affiliated container ship near the Strait of Hormuz in the latest clash between the two countries. The attack follows a suspected Israeli strike on an Iranian consular building in Syria that killed 12 people. The ongoing Israeli war on Hamas in Gaza is further fueling tensions in the region. The vessel, identified as the Portuguese-flagged MSC Aries affiliated with Zodiac Maritime, was attacked by Iranian forces. The Gulf of Oman, near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, has been a hotspot for maritime incidents attributed to Iran. The British military described the ship as seized by regional authorities off the UAE coast.
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Commandos Seize Israeli-Affiliated Ship in the Strait of Hormuz
In a daring move, commandos from Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard rappelled down from a helicopter onto an Israeli-affiliated container ship near the Strait of Hormuz and seized the vessel on Saturday. This incident marks the latest in a series of escalating attacks between the two countries, highlighting the ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
Iranian Retaliation and Regional Tensions
The Middle East had been on edge following a suspected Israeli strike earlier this month on an Iranian consular building in Syria, which resulted in the death of 12 individuals, including a senior Guard general. The wider Israeli conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip, now in its sixth month, has further exacerbated decades-old tensions across the region.
Details of the Attack
Iran’s state-run IRNA reported that a special forces unit of the Guard’s navy carried out the attack on the vessel, identified as the Portuguese-flagged MSC Aries, associated with London-based Zodiac Maritime, owned by Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer. The attack was captured on video, showing commandos rappelling down onto the deck of the ship and taking control of the vessel.
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Response and Regional Implications
The British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations described the vessel as being “seized by regional authorities” in the Gulf of Oman off the Emirati port city of Fujairah. The Gulf of Oman, near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, is a vital waterway for global oil trade, making any disruption in the region significant.
Escalating Tensions and Previous Incidents
Since 2019, Iran has been involved in a series of ship seizures and attacks in the region, with ongoing tensions with the West over its nuclear program. The waters off Fujairah have seen several explosions and hijackings, with the U.S. Navy attributing limpet mine attacks on vessels to Iran.
As the situation continues to unfold, the incident highlights the fragile security environment in the region and the potential for further escalation between Iran and Israel.
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