WANA – Our team is closely monitoring the latest developments regarding the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran.

 

This report is being updated…

 


Tanker Explodes in Strait of Hormuz After Deviating from Designated Route

 

WANA (Jul 26) – A tanker that allegedly switched off its radar system and deviated from the route designated by the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Strait of Hormuz exploded after striking a naval mine, according to an informed source.

 

The source said the incident occurred earlier on Sunday in the Strait of Hormuz. According to the source, the tanker had turned off its radar system and left the navigation corridor designated by Iranian authorities before hitting a naval mine and exploding.

 


U.S. Infrastructure in Erbil Has Been Almost Completely Destroyed

 

WANA (Jul 26) – Amir Akrami-Nia, spokesperson for the Iranian Army, said a large number of U.S. bases targeted during the recent confrontation have lost their operational effectiveness, adding that U.S. military infrastructure in Erbil, Iraq, has been “almost completely destroyed.”

 

According to Akrami-Nia, the confrontation began about two weeks ago after the United States allegedly violated the Islamabad Memorandum by establishing what he described as an “illegal and fabricated maritime route” south of the Strait of Hormuz, contrary to Article 5 of the agreement. He said Iran responded immediately, preventing the route from becoming operational, triggering approximately 15 days of military exchanges.

 


U.S. Central Command Claims Maritime Blockade of Iran Remains in Effect

 

WANA (Jul 26) – The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has claimed that the U.S. maritime blockade against Iran remains fully in effect, adding that American forces continue to conduct monitoring and boarding operations in the region.

 

According to a CENTCOM statement, as of July 25, U.S. forces had redirected 12 commercial vessels that it said attempted to pass through the blockade. It also claimed to have disabled two vessels for failing to comply with the blockade and boarded two additional ships to ensure full enforcement.

 


IRGC Spokesperson Details Extensive U.S. Losses in Operation Nasr 2

 

WANA (Jul 26) – Hossein Mohebi, spokesperson for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), outlined what he described as the full scope of Operation Nasr 2, providing detailed figures on damage inflicted on U.S. military assets and personnel during 15 days of fighting between July 8 and July 22. According to Mohebi, the operation targeted a wide range of U.S. command centers, air defense systems, logistical infrastructure, operational facilities, aircraft, and troop deployment sites across the region.

 

 

This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available.