Iran escalates in Hormuz, claims strike on Omani island it says 'enemy' uses for US military ops

What happened: Iran's IRGC navy claims it struck Didamar Island in the Strait of Hormuz, an Omani island it says hosted systems helping vessels transit without Tehran's authorization. Reuters reported three sources confirmed navigation and communications equipment was attacked. Key numbers: ISW dated the attack to Nov. Why it matters: The strike raises concerns about the vulnerability of maritime infrastructure used to maintain oil shipments through the Gulf. ISW questioned the extent of the damage, noting commercial vessels continued using the southern route after the attack.

Iran's IRGC navy claims it struck Didamar Island in the Strait of Hormuz, an Omani island it says hosted systems helping vessels transit without Tehran's authorization. Reuters reported three sources confirmed navigation and communications equipment was attacked.

The strike raises concerns about the vulnerability of maritime infrastructure used to maintain oil shipments through the Gulf. ISW questioned the extent of the damage, noting commercial vessels continued using the southern route after the attack.