Ankara: An Iranian drone struck an Israeli-linked ship in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) claimed in a statement on Saturday.

According to Anadolu Agency, the vessel MSC Ishika caught fire "extensively," as reported by the IRGC navy command through US social media company X. There has been no immediate statement from Israel regarding Iran's claims.

Regional tensions have escalated since the US and Israel launched a joint offensive on Iran on February 28, resulting in over 1,340 casualties, including then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. In retaliation, Tehran has conducted drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, as well as Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries that host US military assets. Additionally, Iran has restricted the movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.