US uses drone boats in first-of-its-kind attack on Iran

The US military has confirmed that it used drone boats to attack an Iranian ship maintenance facility and submarine at the Bandar Abbas Naval Base, marking the first time American forces have employed sea drones in combat operations. According to US Central Command, three Corsair unmanned surface vessels hit the port, with a video posted on social media showing the drone boats approaching a dock with a submarine on top, followed by aerial footage of the explosion. The strike comes despite the Trump administration’s claim that it has destroyed Iran’s navy.

The US Central Command said on social media on Monday (13 July) that the attack marked the first time American forces have employed sea drones in combat operations. The strike is a significant development, coming at a time of heightened tensions between the US and Iran. The use of drone boats in the attack was confirmed by US Central Command, which said that the attack was carried out on the port at Bandar Abbas Naval Base.

A video of the drone boats approaching a dock with a submarine on top, followed by aerial footage of the explosion, was also posted on social media. The US military’s use of drone boats in the attack is a notable escalation in the conflict between the US and Iran.