The US showed footage of what is claimed to be its first use of…
The US showed footage of what is claimed to be its first use of maritime unmanned drones against Iran. Moscow, July 13: Armed Forces of the US launched an attack using unmanned boats at a submarine and ship maintenance facility in Iran.
Consensus
- U.S. forces conducted a strike on an Iranian naval maintenance facility in Bandar Abbas on July 12.
- The operation involved three unmanned surface vessels (Corsair) used for the first time in combat by U.S. military forces.
- The target was described as a facility for submarine and ship maintenance.
- The attack aimed to weaken Iran's ability to disrupt maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
- A video showing the operation was released by CENTCOM on July 13.
Points of divergence
- The U.S. began attacking Iranian targets on June 26, following Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, and President Donald Trump announced the end of a ceasefire agreement on July 8. — fontanka
- Trump declared the resumption of a maritime blockade against Iran. — fontanka
- The video shows unmanned boats attacking an empty pier at a heavily damaged facility, suggesting the target was already compromised before the strike. — tg_rian_ru
- Iran previously destroyed U.S. military infrastructure in Bahrain and radar systems in Oman. — vesti
Coverage (3 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)
- Pentagon Shows Use of Unmanned Boats in Operation Against Iran — Вести