Attack - Bandar Abbas, Iran

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Incident Details

Incident Details

Description

The Iranian Naval Warship IRIS Shahid Sayyad Shirazi was struck off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran. The US conducted the strike as part of Operation Epic Fury while the vessel was operating off Bandar Abbas. The exact time and specific location of the incident were not specified in the available reports.

Key findings

The Shahid Sayyad Shirazi was among the newest additions to Iran’s naval fleet, having been commissioned in February 2024. The designation as part of 'Operation Epic Fury' indicates this was a planned military operation rather than a defensive response, highlighting broader strategic objectives beyond this engagement. Other strategic targeting of Iranian naval assets by the US was demonstrated with the attack against the Iranian Naval Warship IRIS DENA 25NM south of Galle, Sri Lanka, on 04 March (see Maritime Flash). Several similar attacks have been recorded in recent days. 

Recommendations

• The Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz are considered critical risk
• As per the US Maritime Administration (MARAD) Alert 2026-001A, vessels are advised to maintain a minimum 30 nautical mile standoff from US military vessels operating in the Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, and Arabian Sea due to ongoing military operations and potential retaliatory action.

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