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A chronological collection of reports about US Central Command, with their sources shown for comparison.
The US military used explosive-laden drone boats for the first time in combat. Targets included an Iranian midget submarine and naval port facilities at Bandar Abbas. The operation utilized Saronic Corsair autonomous surface vessels.
US Central Command launched airstrikes against Iranian missile and drone storage facilities. Coastal radar facilities were also targeted in the operation.
US forces disabled the Palau-flagged tanker Settebello for violating a blockade. Three Indian sailors are missing, 21 rescued. This is the eighth vessel disabled by the US since April 13.
Two US army helicopter crew members were rescued by an American sea drone. The incident occurred near the coast of Oman while the AH-64 Apache was patrolling. The rescue was the first of its kind conducted by US forces.
US Central Command reports nearly 1,000 commercial vessel transits in the Strait of Hormuz over the last two months. The figure exceeds private sector estimates based on transponder data, suggesting an increase in 'dark transits'. US forces are actively facilitating safe passage for commercial ships amid ongoing regional tensions.
