IRGC says it intercepted hostile fighter jet over Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force intercepted a hostile fighter jet over the Strait of Hormuz and forced it to flee, according to local Iranian media reports cited on Monday. The reports did not specify the nationality of the aircraft, though publisher keywords identified it as a US fighter jet.

Separately, reports emerged of several explosions near the Strait of Hormuz, including in waters off Sirik and Qeshm Island. No further details were immediately available on the cause of the explosions or any damage.

The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically vital waterway through which a significant portion of global oil shipments passes. Incidents involving military aircraft in the area are closely monitored by regional and international observers.

According to Mehr News, the IRGC Aerospace Force intercepted the aircraft and forced it to flee, while reports of explosions near the strait added to tensions in the region.