On June 2, the IRGC Navy of Iran targeted the cargo ship MSC Sariska with a cruise missile, asserting that the vessel had ties to American and Israeli interests. This action was said to be a response to a US strike on an Iranian commercial ship in the Sea of Oman. The IRGC also noted that 24 additional ships navigated the Strait of Hormuz that same day, under the coordination and protection of Iran — indicating that Iran aims to be seen as a mediator in Hormuz shipping rather than a threat to global commerce. This missile attack underscores the IRGC's ongoing readiness to target commercial vessels associated with the US, posing a direct risk to American energy and trade routes.
