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Iran fires electro-optical missile for the first time on US warships
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard attempted to attack US warships near the Strait of Hormuz using new electro-optical missiles, marking the first reported use of this technology in retaliation against American vessels.
- The missile strikes also targeted US forces in Jordan but were intercepted, with US Central Command confirming the attacks failed.
- The strikes were in response to US retaliatory actions that destroyed five oil tankers near Iran’s Kharg Island oil hub.
- Iran claims its new Qassem Bassir missile system, featuring advanced sensors that avoid GPS and improve precision, may have been used, though this has not been confirmed.
- The escalating attacks have heightened concerns over the security of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for 20% of the world’s oil, contributing to crude oil prices rising above $100 per barrel.
