IRGC Navy attacks US naval drone in Strait of Hormuz
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy attacked a US unmanned surface vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, the IRGC said. The IRGC said the US drone attempted to enter a protected zone of the strait. The statement came after US forces said they destroyed three IRGC tankers.
Key Facts
- The IRGC Navy attacked a US unmanned surface vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, according to an IRGC statement.
- The IRGC said the US drone attempted to enter a protected zone of the strait.
- The IRGC warned that any hostile actions will receive a harsh response.
- US forces previously announced the destruction of three IRGC tankers after Iran targeted two US warships.
The Attack
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy attacked a US military unmanned surface vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, according to an IRGC statement carried by IRNA. The IRGC said the American drone attempted to enter a protected zone of the strait. The IRGC stated that Iranian naval forces closely monitor any enemy actions and intend to respond decisively.
IRGC Warning
The IRGC statement said the Strait of Hormuz is under the control of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Any actions Tehran deems hostile will receive a harsh response, the statement said. The IRGC said the United States must understand it has no choice but to leave the region and stop its provocative actions.
US-Iran Escalation
Earlier, US armed forces announced they destroyed three tankers belonging to the IRGC after Iran targeted two American warships in the region.
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