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Iran's IRGC Claims Strikes on 6 US Vessels in Persian Gulf, Houthis Target Israel

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps claims its naval units targeted six US tactical vessels in the Persian Gulf using domestically produced ballistic missiles. The IRGC statement alleges three combat vessels sank and others were set aflame, also detailing attacks on US logistical support and personnel using kamikaze drones. Simultaneously, a missile was launched from Yemen toward Israel, marking the first such Houthi attack since "Operation Roaring Lion" began. Yemeni Armed Forces declared readiness for direct military intervention if American-Israeli aggression against Iran and regional allies continues to escalate.

Key Points: Iran IRGC Targets US Military Vessels, Houthis Launch Missile at Israel

  • IRGC claims strike on 6 US landing craft
  • Three vessels reportedly sank
  • Kamikaze drones used against US personnel
  • Houthis launch missile toward Israel
  • Yemen warns of direct military intervention
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Iran's IRGC claims to have targeted six tactical vessels of US military

Iran's IRGC claims hybrid operation hit 6 US tactical vessels in Persian Gulf. Houthis launch missile toward Israel as regional tensions escalate.

"hitting downhearted American troops and their tactical hardware precisely - IRGC statement"

Tehran, March 28

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has claimed the targeting of six tactical vessels operated by the US military in the Persian Gulf waters. The IRGC claimed that a large number of American forces had been killed in the process.

"In continuation of the 84th wave of Operation True Promise 4, the IRGC naval units conducted a hybrid operation against US and Israeli terrorists deployed in al-Shoyoukh port as well as Dubai's coasts and port, hitting downhearted American troops and their tactical hardware precisely," the public relations department of the IRGC said in a statement.

The statement claimed that six US landing craft utility (LCU) were struck in the operation, which was carried out using home-grown ballistic missiles, such as Qadr 380 cruise missiles.

"Given field reports, three of the combat vessels sank after the (retaliatory) strikes, whilst the rest are aflame," the IRGC said.

IRGC further claimed that it has successfully destroyed a number of refuelling vehicles and the logistical support fleet belonging to the "terrorist" US military at the Al-Kharj base. It said that Kamikaze drones were employed to launch operations against the gathering centres of the US drone unit personnel on the coasts and one of the hotels in Dubai.

Meanwhile, a missile was launched on Saturday morning from Yemen towards Israel, making the attack the first by the Houthis since "Operation Roaring Lion" began a month ago, according to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF).

According to the Jerusalem Post, citing the military, air defence systems were activated to intercept the threat, as sirens sounded across Beersheba and surrounding communities in the Negev.

According to the news report, there are no immediate reports of casualties or direct impacts.

The first missile launch comes as Yemeni Armed Forces on Friday declared readiness for direct military intervention if "American-Israeli aggression" against Iran and the "Axis of Resistance" (regional resistance) groups continues to escalate, according to Iranian State Media Press TV.

- ANI

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Priya S
The claims seem exaggerated, no? If six US vessels were really hit, we'd be seeing a massive response from Washington by now. This feels more like propaganda for domestic audiences in Iran.
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David E
As an expat in Dubai, this is concerning. Mentioning attacks on a hotel here is alarming for residents and the economy. The region doesn't need more conflict.
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Rohit P
Our government needs to tread carefully. We have good relations with both the Gulf nations and the US. Any major war there will directly impact our energy security and the diaspora. Jai Hind.
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Sarah B
The language is so inflammatory - "terrorist US military", "Axis of Resistance". It makes objective reporting difficult. I wish the article provided more independent verification of these claims.
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Vikram M
Houthis firing missiles, Iran claiming strikes... the region is a tinderbox. Remember, when Gulf sneezes, our petrol prices catch a cold. Time for India to play a more active diplomatic role maybe?

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