Iran strikes navigation systems on Oman's Didamar island in Strait of Hormuz

Iran has attacked ship navigation systems on the Omani island of Didamar in the Strait of Hormuz, according to three sources, demonstrating Tehran's ability to target infrastructure used to restore Gulf oil flows. The attacks, claimed by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Tuesday, destroyed "enemy navigation systems," per state media. Reuters could not independently verify damage, though video footage showed smoke and satellite imagery detected thermal activity on the island. Gulf exporters have increasingly used ship-to-ship transfers off Oman and the UAE to maintain oil flows, with US military assistance aiding commercial vessels since the US-Israeli war on Iran began in late February. The attacks' impact on shipping is likely limited, sources said.