17.07.2026 22:31
Iran released footage showing the moments it targeted a Thailand-flagged tanker with a drone, claiming the vessel attempted to cross the Strait of Hormuz without permission. The semi-official Tasnim News Agency announced that the operation was carried out by Iran's Armed Forces.
Iran shared footage with the public that it claims belongs to a drone attack on a tanker ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
According to the semi-official Tasnim News Agency, the Iranian Armed Forces targeted a Thai-flagged tanker ship, which was said to be trying to cross the Strait of Hormuz without permission, using an unmanned aerial vehicle. Iran alleged that the ship did not change its course despite all warnings.
FOOTAGE OF THE ATTACK MOMENT PUBLISHED
In the footage shared by Iranian media, the drone is seen targeting the tanker ship, and the moment of the attack is recorded from the air. The footage quickly sparked widespread reactions on social media.
TIMING OF THE OPERATION NOT DISCLOSED
Tasnim News Agency did not share information about the exact date of the operation. No official statement was made regarding casualties, injuries, or damage to the ship.