Unidentified rocket-propelled grenade hits tanker near Saudi coast, Iranian navy blames U.S. actions

A tanker was struck yesterday near the Saudi coast by a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) fired from an unidentified boat, sources reported. (Sources: Fardanews and Javan newspaper)

When a second report arrived, commentators said the attack underscored the limitations of weapons like missiles and drones for the actors involved and described the RPG as a low-tech but tactically useful weapon. The coverage noted analysts’ frequent use of the term "mass precision" to describe Iran’s use of numerous, precise drones in recent conflicts, and said this RPG attack does not appear to be the weapon Iran’s commanders recently called a "new weapon in a new war." Iran has not claimed responsibility for the RPG attack.

The Revolutionary Guards’ Navy blamed U.S. actions for the fate of some burning transit tankers and issued a warning: "The Strait of Hormuz is closed and the consequence for ships violating Iranian regulations in the Strait of Hormuz will be burning in the fire of the terrorist American army's trust," the report quoted. (Source: Javan)

Separately, Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaking at an Islamic conference in Baghdad urged regional countries and leaders to take responsibility for resisting the United States and ensuring regional security. He said, "We believe the territory, airspace and infrastructure of each country in the region should be used only for regional security and should never become a launchpad for attacks against a neighbor." (Source: Javan)

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