JUST IN: Iran Attacks Three Ships Simultaneously — Within 24 Minutes, Four Missile Batteries and Command HQ Destroyed in Massive Retaliatory Strike

Tensions in the Middle East escalated dramatically after Iran reportedly launched coordinated attacks on three vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a rapid and powerful military response that destroyed multiple Iranian missile batteries and a key command headquarters within minutes.

According to early reports from defense officials, the vessels were struck in a near-simultaneous assault believed to involve missiles and armed drones operated by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

The incident occurred in the strategically vital waters near the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy transit routes.

Military sources said the attacks were part of Iran’s broader retaliation following joint strikes by the United States and Israel against Iranian military infrastructure earlier in the week.

Within approximately 24 minutes of the maritime assault, coalition forces launched precision counterstrikes targeting the launch sites believed to have been responsible for the attack.

Officials reported that four coastal missile batteries and their operational headquarters were destroyed in the retaliatory strike.

The targets were reportedly located along Iran’s southern coastline, where anti-ship missile systems are deployed to control access to the Persian Gulf.

The exchange is the latest escalation in the ongoing regional conflict that erupted after U.S. and Israeli forces began large-scale strikes against Iranian military and nuclear-related facilities.

Iran responded by launching missiles and drones across the region and threatening shipping traffic through the strait.

The crisis has already severely disrupted global shipping.

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz — a corridor responsible for roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply— has plummeted as vessels avoid the area due to security risks.

Defense analysts warn that continued attacks on commercial shipping could trigger a wider international naval response, potentially drawing more global powers into the confrontation.

Authorities have not yet confirmed the nationalities of the ships involved or the extent of damage and casualties.

However, military officials say the rapid destruction of the missile batteries demonstrates the coalition’s ability to detect and respond to threats in the region almost immediately.

The situation remains highly volatile as naval forces from multiple countries move into the Persian Gulf to secure maritime routes and prevent further attacks.