Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) released video footage of a strike on a vessel attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz without permission from Iranian authorities. The footage shows the attack being carried out using an X-shaped kamikaze drone. Based on the distinctive airframe and tail surfaces, the website "Osveditel" identified the UAV as a "Rezvan"—an Iranian-made modification based on the Russian "Lancet" drone.

The release of the footage provided practical confirmation of Iran's recent claims of establishing strict control over the strategic waterway. As Reuters previously reported, citing sources, the Iranian military has tightened its grip on the Strait of Hormuz by creating a multi-tiered transit system that favors Tehran's allies, while vessels from other countries must undergo special bureaucratic procedures or pay a "security fee" exceeding $150 for safe passage.

The attack on a vessel attempting to defy the new regime is a clear demonstration of the measures Iran is prepared to take against violators of established navigation rules in the area.