The strike occurs as Reuters reports that Tehran has deployed civilian observers across the Strait of Hormuz to provide the Revolutionary Guard Corps with target intelligence. Analysts and security sources indicate that the U.S. has begun targeting these fishing boats because they function as spotters that monitor and report ship movements to the IRGC.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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US Drone Injures 3 Iranian Fishermen in IRGC Spotter Strike
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An aerial attack hit a maritime vessel near the coast of Sirik on Wednesday, causing injuries to those on board according to the regional governor's office. The official from Hormozgan province confirmed that 3 people were wounded in the strike near Bandar Kolahi, although the administration did not specify the origin of the aircraft. Reports from the Tasnim news agency and other sources attribute the operation to a U.S. MALE UAV or CENTCOM, noting that the vessel was located in the Strait of Hormuz.
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