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U.S. Forces Destroy Iranian-Linked Dhow Accused of Targeting Navy Ships

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gCaptain · 14 Oct 2026 · 20:01 UTC
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U.S. forces destroyed an Iranian-affiliated dhow in the Gulf of Oman on October 6 after determining that the vessel was conducting surveillance and helping target American warships, U.S. Central Command...

Dhow engulfed in flames in the Gulf of Oman, sending a massive plume of thick black smoke into the sky following a U.S. military strike on October 6, 2026.SOURCE PHOTOGRAPH

Dhow engulfed in flames in the Gulf of Oman, sending a massive plume of thick black smoke into the sky following a U.S. military strike on October 6, 2026.

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