US military releases footage of drone strike on Iranian naval base
The US Central Command has published video evidence showing American sea drones attacking a ship maintenance facility and submarine at Iran's Bandar Abbas Naval Base.
By Europa Express14 Jul 2026 · 06:00 CETUpdated 14 Jul 2026 · 06:00 CET
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Core Briefing: US military releases footage of drone strike on Iranian naval base
Strategic Context: The US Central Command has published video evidence showing American sea drones attacking a ship maintenance facility and submarine at Iran's Bandar Abbas Naval Base.
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According to Euronews, the US military confirmed that three Corsair unmanned surface vessels were utilised in the operation on 12 July. The released footage depicts the drones striking targets within the Iranian naval facility.
US Central Command officials have stated that this mission marks the first time American sea drones have been deployed in a combat capacity. The strike reportedly targeted a ship maintenance facility and a submarine at the Bandar Abbas base.