IRGC Says US Air Strike on Sirik Prompted Naval Counterattack

Source: Middle East Spectator — MES · Fri, Jun 26, 2026 · 23:20 UTC

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) released a statement condemning a recent U.S. air strike on Iran's southern coast near Sirik. The IRGC claimed the attack was justified by a disputed U.S. claim that a ship had taken an unauthorized route through the Strait of Hormuz. In retaliation, IRGC naval forces struck U.S. Army positions in the area, warning that any further aggression would meet a broader response.

The IRGC cited Clause 5 of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, which it says gives Iran authority over traffic in the Strait, and accused the United States of violating that agreement.

🇮🇷🇺🇸| The IRGC issued a statement after US attacked Sirik, southern Iran: Following the Zionist regime’s violation of the ceasefire in southern Lebanon, a few hours ago the treaty-breaking American regime also, as always, violated its commitments. Under various pretexts related to the movement of a violating ship through an unauthorized route in the Strait of Hormoz, it launched an air attack on the coasts of Iran. In response to this aggression, the IRGC-Navy struck the US Army positions in the region. According to Clause 5 of the Islamabad MoU, the arrangements for controlling passage and traffic in the Strait of Hormuz are under the authority of the Islamic Republic of Iran. However, America, by provoking various sides, sought to violate this commitment, and the necessary response was given. From now on, it will be the same. If the aggression is repeated, our response will be broader than this. @FotrosResistancee

IRGC Says US Air Strike on Sirik Prompted Naval Counterattack

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