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US Military and Iranian Strikes, Persian Gulf
Issued: 1 day, 11 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-07-09 00:01:00 CWD Notification 006- (Jul 26) Indian Ocean OSINT Military Open source
Open-sources have reported that U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces completed an additional round of strikes against Iran on 8 July 2026 (exact time not specified) to further degrade Iran's ability to attack commercial shipping and civilian mariners in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. forces struck approximately 90 Iranian military targets including air defence systems, coastal surveillance assets, missile and drone storage sites, naval capabilities, and military logistics infrastructure along Iran's coastline. In response, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that its naval and aerospace forces launched a joint missile and drone operation against four major U.S. military bases, striking key infrastructure at the Arifjan and Ali al-Salem bases in Kuwait and the Juffair and Sheikh Isa bases in Bahrain. The IRGC warned that any further U.S. aggression would trigger broader and more crushing responses against American military installations across the region. The IRGC also reported that the U.S. attacks struck several areas in Iran's southern coastal provinces, targeting civilian infrastructure and killing one person, while also attacking a bridge in the northern province of Golestan.

US Airstrikes on IRGC Boats, Strait of Hormuz

Open-sources have reported that US forces conducted airstrikes on multiple locations in southern Iran on 25 May 2026 (exact time and position not specified). According …

Magnetic Mines Discovered on LPG Carrier, Ust-Luga

Open-sources have reported that two magnetic mines were discovered attached to the hull of a Liberian-flagged LPG carrier during a security inspection whilst anchored off …

Attempted Hijack of Dhow, Gulf of Aden

Operation ATALANTA have reported that a skiff was attempting to hijack a dhow in the Gulf of Aden. Operation ATALANTA assets in cooperation with the …

Suspicious Skiff Observed, Gulf of Aden

It has been reported that a suspicious skiff has been observed in the Gulf of Aden. The skiff was equipped with two outboard motors and …

Suspicious Activity Involving a Tanker, Gulf of Aden

It has been reported that a products tanker was approached by a small craft with five persons onboard whilst underway approximately 200nm West of Socotra, …

Vessel Receives Damage, Black Sea

Open-sources have reported that a Liberia-flagged tanker vessel was struck by a drone whilst underway to Istanbul, Black Sea (exact time and position not specified).

Suspicious Activity involving a Tanker, Socotra

It has been reported that a tanker was approached by a small craft with five persons onboard whilst underway approximately 98nm North of Socotra (exact …

Pirate Action Group, Somalia

The MSCIO have reported that there is a Pirate Action Group mobilizing in the vicinity of Bosaso, Somalia (exact position not specified). Operation ATALANTA are …

Bulk Carrier Struck by Drone, Black Sea

Open-sources have reported that a Marshal Islands-flagged bulk carrier received damage from an unknown projectile whilst transiting towards Pivdennyi port, Odessa (exact time and position …

Maritime Incident involving a Fishing Vessel, Somalia

The MSCIO have received a report that a high-speed boat stopped a fishing vessel in the Gulf of Aden (exact position not specified). Weapons resembling …

Attempted Robbery on Multi-Purpose Offshore Vessel, Ivory Coast

It has been reported that a multi-purpose offshore vessel was boarded by a sea robber whilst anchored at Abidjan Inner Anchorage, Ivory Coast (exact position …

Unlawful seizure of a vessel, Gulf of Oman

The UKMTO have received a report from a Company Security Officer that a vessel has been boarded by unauthorised personnel whilst anchored approximately 38nm Northeast …

Attack on a livestock carrier, Gulf of Oman

It has been reported that an attack occurred on an Indian-flagged livestock carrier whilst underway off Limah, Oman (exact position not specified). Initial reports state …

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Strike on Krasnodar Krai Port, Russia

Open-sources have reported that Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) systems of Ukraine's Special Operations Forces (SOF) struck the loading pier of the Tamanneftegaz oil terminal on …

Attempted Robbery on a Bulk Carrier, Singapore Strait

It has been reported that there has been an attempted robbery on a bulk carrier whilst underway in the Singapore Strait. Duty crew noticed a …

Attack on Multi Purpose Offshore Vessel, Libyan Militia, Libya

Open-sources have reported that a rescue vessel came under armed attack from a Libyan militia boat whilst operating approximately 55nm North of Tripoli, Libya (exact …

Robbery on Multi-Purpose Offshore Vessel, Mexico

It has been reported that there has been a robbery on board a multi-purpose offshore vessel operating close to Pemex Maritime Terminal, in the Bay …

Attack on Bulk Carrier, Qatar

The UKMTO have reported that a bulk carrier has been attacked whilst operating approximately 23nm northeast of Doha, Qatar (exact position not specified). The Master …

Possible Hijacking of a Dhow, Arabian Sea

The MSCIO have reported a possible hijacking of a dhow whilst transiting to Kismayo, Somalia. (exact time and position not specified) The incident reportedly occurred …

Seizure of Tanker by Iranian Naval Forces, Gulf of Oman

Open-sources have reported that a Barbados-flagged tanker has been boarded and seized by naval commandos of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army whilst operating in …

Active Pirate Group, Somalia

It has been reported that there is an active pirate group preparing to take action against merchant vessels off the coast of Somalia. The authorities …