IRGC Launches Unmanned Surface Attack in Strait of Hormuz Following US Tanker Strikes
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced an attack targeting a US unmanned surface vessel attempting to navigate the Strait of Hormuz after US strikes permanently disabled three Iranian crude carriers over the weekend. US Central Command disputed claims of damage, while maritime agencies maintained a severe threat posture for commercial tankers traversing the strategic chokepoint.
Date: September 7, 2026
Location: Hormozgan, Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: naval
Severity: HIGH
Source: CBS News