A major conflict update is emerging from the Strait of Hormuz. At approximately 9:25 AM IST today, April 22, 2026, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched a fierce attack on a commercial ship near the Gulf of Oman. According to reports, IRGC gunboats opened heavy fire on the vessel, specifically targeting the ship’s bridge—the critical command and control center. While the bridge sustained significant damage, the UKMTO (United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations) has confirmed that the crew is safe. This attack is seen as a strategic move by Iran to assert its dominance over the Strait in direct response to the ongoing U.S. naval blockade.
