Iran claims to have destroyed a US military drone boat in the Strait of Hormuz.

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, September 10 - The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy stated on the evening of the 10th that the force destroyed a U.S. military drone boat at the entrance of the Strait of Hormuz that day.

According to the Islamic Republic News Agency, the statement said that the U.S. military recently dispatched drone boats to the Strait of Hormuz, and one of the boats, identified by the hull number "5838," was destroyed by Iranian forces at the entrance of the strait.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy also stated that the Strait of Hormuz is currently under its "control and intelligence surveillance," and warned that any "hostile actions" would be met with a response.

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Naval Engagement
SALUTE Report
Size
1 drone boat
Activity
Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps destroyed a U.S. military drone boat
Location
Strait of Hormuz
Unit
Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps
Time
September 10
Equipment
drone boat
Summary

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps destroyed a U.S. military drone boat identified as '5838' in the Strait of Hormuz on September 10. Iran asserts that it maintains control and intelligence monitoring over the area and has warned that any hostile actions will be met with a response.

Key Facts
  • Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps destroyed a U.S. military drone boat in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The drone boat was identified with the hull number '5838'.
  • Iran claims control and intelligence monitoring over the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Iran warned that any hostile actions would be met with retaliation.