The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Navy seized a Portuguese-flagged cargo vessel, MSC Ariz, in the Gulf, reportedly near the Strait of Hormuz. Initial reports suggested the ship was Israeli-owned but later clarified it was Portuguese-registered. After the vessel was seized, it was towed to Iranian shores. The incident marks an escalation in regional tensions, with Iranian authorities asserting control over maritime activities in the strategic waterways of the Gulf. This event took place on 04/12/2025 at the following location: Strait of Hormuz, Iran.
Incident Type: Terrorism
Event Type: Piracy
Total Fatalities: 0
Total Wounded: 0
Police/Military Fatalities: 0
Police/Military Wounded: 0
Civilian Fatalities: 0
Civilian Wounded: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Fatalities: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Wounded: 0
Number Arrested: 0
Source: Kurdistan 24
