On Sunday, July 12, US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces successfully… (иран · сша · удар)
On Sunday, July 12, US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces successfully struck a submarine and ship maintenance facility in Iran. The US released footage of what they claim is their first use of maritime unmanned aircraft against Iran.
Consensus
- The U.S. conducted a military strike on July 12 against an Iranian naval maintenance facility in Bandar Abbas.
- The attack involved unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) used by the U.S. military.
- A video was released by CENTCOM showing footage of the operation, including an explosion near a docked structure.
- The target is described as a facility for submarine and ship maintenance.
- The strike occurred despite a previously agreed ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran.
Points of divergence
- Three Corsair unmanned surface vehicles were used in the attack, which targeted a naval base in Bandar Abbas and weakened Iran's ability to launch further attacks on commercial ships. — fontanka
- The video shows USVs attacking an empty pier adjacent to a heavily damaged structure, suggesting the target was already compromised before the strike. — tg_rian_ru
Coverage (2 sources)
- US first uses unmanned boats in attacks on Iran — video — Фонтанка
- US Shows Footage of First Alleged Use of Naval Drones Against Iran — РИА Новости (Telegram)