Iranian officials acknowledge that recent attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz involved a “mistake,” according to a reported account. The officials say Tehran initially treated the incidents as part of broader tensions but now characterizes the actions as unintended. They also indicate that Iran assigns responsibility to an “errant” faction of hardliners rather than to the state’s official position. In the report, the officials suggest the alleged hardline group acted in a way that could derail ongoing negotiations. The sources describe Iran’s internal framing of events as an attempt to separate unauthorized or rogue activity from official diplomacy. The claims address both the cause of the incidents and Iran’s stance toward current talks, linking the explanation to the political context surrounding the negotiations. The reporting does not specify which ships were targeted, when the attacks occurred, or whether any casualties or damage are confirmed in the same accounts. Overall, the information presents a revised Iranian explanation that combines acknowledgment of an error with a claim of factional involvement within hardline ranks.