We condemn in the strongest terms the cowardly terrorist attack that targeted the Popular Mobilization Forces in Al-Qaim, which led to the martyrdom and injury of dozens of our heroic security forces. We affirm that this targeting constitutes a blatant attack and a violation of sovereignty. We extend our sincere condolences and sympathy to the Popular Mobilization Forces and the families of the victims, and we wish a speedy recovery to the wounded and injured.

At dawn today, the U.S.-owned vessel "Safe Sia," flying the Marshall Islands flag and considered an asset of the terrorist U.S. military, was struck in the northern Persian Gulf after failing to comply with and ignoring warnings and alerts issued by the Revolutionary Guard's naval forces.