IRGC Claims Seven Vessels Hit, Warns US of Wider Naval Response

⚓ HORMUZ — Seven ships in one claim: Iran is counting, and threatening to start charging interest. 📌 LOOK CLOSER: IRGC bundling seven vessel hits into a single warning statement signals a shift from tactical harassment to documented escalation — building a public ledger before November 5. "Wider response" language targets CENTCOM's base drawdown: Iran is advertising that reducing footprint won't reduce exposure. The variable that shifts: US rules of engagement in the strait.