Iran escalates in Hormuz, claims strike on Omani island it says ‘enemy’ uses for US military ops
According to Fox News, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have targeted navigation, radar, and communication systems on Oman's Didamar Island, also known as Little Quoin Island. Tehran alleged that these systems were assisting vessels in transiting the strait without Iranian authorization and were being used by the 'enemy' to support US military operations. Regional sources and satellite imagery from the EU's Copernicus program confirmed the attack occurred on November 8, showing scorch marks near radar and radio equipment. However, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) noted that the extent of the damage remains unclear, as commercial vessels continue to utilize the southern route. The incident occurs amidst ongoing US military efforts to escort shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.