Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB on the 9th cited an IRGC navy officer saying that
after the destruction of “enemy” navigational aids in the southern Strait of
Hormuz, oil-smuggling transit via the strait has been completely blocked; IRIB
said no vessels used unauthorized routes through Hormuz on the night of the 8th.
IRIB also reported that the U.S. struck parts of Qeshm Island on the evening of
the 8th; Hormozgan deputy governor Nafisi said critical infrastructure and
services were undamaged, the situation is under control and authorities are on
heightened alert.
