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Scoop: U.S. attacked Iranian boats trying to seize Navy drone

Scoop: U.S. attacked Iranian boats trying to seize Navy drone

Summary

The U.S. military destroyed two Iranian boats after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard tried to capture a U.S. Navy drone in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident highlights ongoing tensions as the U.S. works to protect shipping through this important oil route.

Key Facts

  • Two Iranian small boats were destroyed by U.S. missiles after attempting to seize a U.S. Navy drone.
  • The drone was patrolling the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping corridor.
  • Most people on the Iranian boats were killed in the strike.
  • Iranian officials reported missing fishermen and ongoing search efforts.
  • A U.S. Central Command spokesperson confirmed the drone remains controlled by the U.S.
  • The attack was not initially made public by the U.S. military.
  • The U.S. and Gulf countries are increasing protection for ships, including daytime tanker transits.
  • About 40 ships and 14 million barrels of oil pass through the strait daily with U.S. military support.
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