US forces destroy two Iranian boats after seizure attempt
US Central Command said it opened fire and destroyed two small Iranian boats after they attempted to take possession of an unmanned US surface vessel, a Saildrone, in waters off Iran. Iranian state media reported that two fishing boats were attacked and several fishermen were missing. The incident is the latest episode in a more-than-six-month conflict over control of the Strait of Hormuz and follows Iran's reported capture of a malfunctioning US underwater drone last week. The exchanges have pushed oil and petrol prices higher, prompted diplomatic contacts to reopen the strait, and added to reported US military costs and damage.
US destroyed two Iranian boats after attempted seizure of a US saildrone
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The clashes are part of a months-long conflict over control of the Strait of Hormuz. A US underwater drone was captured last week and tensions have lifted fuel prices. Diplomacy and talks may follow to try to reopen the route.
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