The US showed footage of what is claimed to be its first use of… (иран · сша · удар)
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