U.S. forces destroyed an Iranian-affiliated dhow in the Gulf of Oman on October 6, with officials stating the vessel was engaged in surveillance and targeting U.S. Navy ships. The crew of the dhow were safely removed before the vessel was sunk, and repatriation efforts are underway.
According to U.S. authorities, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has been involved in targeting civilian vessels and American warships in regional waters over the past seven months. This incident underscores ongoing tensions and maritime security concerns in the Gulf of Oman.