US Military Strikes Iranian Submarine Using Sea Drones in Historic First.
The US Central Command has released unclassified footage of a historic operation, marking the first time American forces have employed sea drones in combat operations. The footage shows multiple one-way attack surface drones striking a submarine and ship maintenance facility in Iran, degrading the country's ability to continue attacking commercial shipping.
The operation, carried out last night, involved three Corsair unmanned surface vessels hitting the port at Bandar Abbas Naval Base. This move was a response to Iran's recent attacks on commercial ships, with the US President warning that strikes would escalate if they continued.
Last week, US forces struck 90 Iranian military targets, and President Trump had declared the ceasefire over. In a statement, the President said the US would strike Iran again, warning that the consequences would be severe if Iran continued to attack commercial shipping.
The US military has also resumed a Naval blockade against Iran, enforcing restrictions on vessels transiting to or from Iranian ports and coastal areas. The blockade aims to support traffic flow through regional waters for all vessels not violating the blockade.
The operation demonstrates the growing capabilities of the US military in using advanced technology to conduct combat operations. The use of sea drones in this operation marks a significant milestone in the development of unmanned systems in military operations.
