US Military Launches First-Ever Drone Boat Attack on Iranian Naval Facility
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted a naval drone strike against an Iranian maintenance facility on Sunday, marking the first operational use of unmanned surface vessels in combat by US forces. The attack targeted a submarine and ship maintenance site at the naval base in Bandar Abbas, Iran. Three explosive-laden unmanned boats were deployed, successfully striking the facility and causing significant damage. Dramatic footage released by the US military shows the drones rapidly approaching the submarine maintenance area before detonating with considerable force. This operation represents a new phase in US military tactics involving advanced maritime drone technology against Iranian naval assets.
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