CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: The U.S. military destroyed an Iran-linked surveillance vessel in a missile strike in the Gulf of Oman, according to U.S. Central Command. The action was carried out on October 6, 2026. A video of the incident has also emerged, showing U.S. helicopters attacking the vessel, after which it caught fire.
The U.S. military alleged that the Iran-linked, traditional boat-type vessel was monitoring U.S. Navy ships in the Gulf of Oman and helping target them. According to U.S. officials, the vessel’s role came to light while Iranian military activity in the region was being monitored. U.S. Central Command said the people on board were safely evacuated before the vessel was destroyed. Officials said the vessel was attacked after crew members were rescued. The available information has not confirmed any deaths.
In the video that has surfaced, U.S. helicopters can be seen firing missiles toward the vessel at sea. After the strike, the vessel caught fire and thick smoke began rising from it. The U.S. military described the action as a step linked to the security of its Navy ships.
The development comes at a time when military tensions between the United States and Iran, as well as disputes over maritime movement around the Strait of Hormuz, have intensified. A large volume of global oil and natural gas is transported through this region. Attacks on ships and restrictions on sea routes here have increased concerns over international trade and energy supplies. For now, details about the surveillance vessel’s activities and the allegations against it have mainly come from the U.S. side. Independent accounts of the incident and the Iranian side’s response will help clarify the full situation.
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