Iran's IRGC strikes seven ships in Persian Gulf, warns of US base attacks

Iran's IRGC claims responsibility for multiple mine attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, with some reports indicating vessels ablaze and stopped. Concurrently, Tehran has issued repeated threats to target undersea internet cables in the Gulf, linking these actions to US pressure and sanctions. The veracity of the mine attacks and the capability/intent to target cables remain largely unconfirmed by independent sources, but the rhetoric and alleged actions mark a significant escalation in maritime and infrastructure threats.