US, Israeli aircraft strike Iranian boats near Strait of Hormuz, several killed
US and Israeli aircraft struck Iranian vessels south of Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, killing “several Iranian nationals,” Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency reported. Some media reports said four people were killed. The strikes occurred despite an ongoing ceasefire that has been in place since April 8.
US and Israeli warplanes carried out strikes on Iranian vessels south of Iran’s Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, killing “several Iranian nationals,” Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency reported. While Fars did not confirm the exact number of fatalities, some media reports put the death toll at four. The strikes represent a significant escalation, as they took place despite an ongoing ceasefire that has been in place since April 8, following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran that began on Feb. 28 and Iranian retaliation.
Ceasefire violations and regional tensions
The ceasefire, brokered by Pakistan, has been repeatedly violated by both sides. The US has maintained a naval blockade on Iranian ports, while Iran has continued to restrict shipping through the strait. The latest strikes come as Pakistan’s army chief is in Tehran to mediate a permanent end to the conflict. Tuesday’s attack raises serious questions about the viability of the truce and the credibility of Pakistani mediation. It also undermines Qatar’s recent calls for de-escalation.
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