### [2026-06-1](/feed/2026/06/1/index.md)

##### Middle Eastern crisis
# The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says that their naval forces have attacked the Panama-flagged "US-owned" container ship MSC "Sariska" in response to an alleged US attack on an Iranian ship in the Sea of Oman. 




### Sources:

1. [AA](https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/iran-says-it-struck-vessel-linked-to-us-israel-after-attack-on-iranian-ship/3953632)
2. [AFP via ''Gulf News](https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/cargo-vessel-hit-by-projectile-in-gulf-massive-explosion-triggers-maritime-security-probe-1.500559871)
3. [ANI News](https://www.aninews.in/news/world/middle-east/irgc-claims-it-hit-us-owned-commercial-vessel-with-cruise-missile20260602025143/)

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