The United States military has deployed one-way attack sea drones in combat for the first time, striking the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas.
According to reports from Asharq Al-Awsat and Dawn, three US Corsair drones targeted a submarine and ship maintenance facility at the strategic port.
This marks a significant escalation in the ongoing military confrontation between Washington and Tehran.
The strike intensifies risks for commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy flows.
With Bandar Abbas serving as a key hub for Iran’s naval operations, the destruction of maintenance capabilities could alter the tactical landscape in the region.
However, the immediate concern for traders is the potential for retaliatory actions that could disrupt tanker transit or increase insurance costs for vessels operating in the corridor.