Multiple reports of explosions in Assaluyeh and Strait of Hormuz; Oman proposes independent corridor

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fired a missile at a commercial cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. According to Iranian media reports, the vessel was targeted after "ignoring warnings," while U.S. sources report that the projectile damaged it. The IRGC announced that the Strait of Hormuz is closed and stated that if the enemy violates it again, new military bases in the region will be targeted. Simultaneously, reports indicate that Oman has presented a proposal regarding the establishment of separate corridors for passage through the strait, with Oman operating one corridor without authorization and Iran operating one with authorization.

• Iranian media reported hearing explosion sounds in Asaluyeh.
• According to U.S. sources cited in Axios, the missile fired by the IRGC damaged the commercial cargo vessel.
• Iranian media stated that the vessel was targeted after ignoring warnings.
• The IRGC announced that the Strait of Hormuz is closed.
• The IRGC issued a statement that if the enemy violates the strait again, new military bases will be targeted in the region.
• A vessel was specifically hit by what was described as a "warning missile strike"; this phrase reflects the IRGC's characterization of the operation.
• According to Axios's claim, Araghchi (Iranian official) brought a new proposal from Oman to Tehran.
• Oman's proposal includes the creation of two separate corridors in the strait: one for free passage of vessels under the Omani flag and another for passage of vessels that obtain Iran's authorization.
• U.S. sources told Axios that the IRGC fired a missile at a vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz.. **Coverage difference:** Press TV emphasizes the prior warning and the IRGC's decisive response and highlights Oman's mediation proposal, while Iran International and Middle East Eye focus more on the details of the incident and the U.S. role; the main difference is that Iranian media emphasize "ignoring the warning" and the strait being "closed," whereas U.S. sources, disregarding historical context, focus on the occurrence of the incident itself.