U.S. Marine CorpsAH-1Z Viper attack helicopters destroyed an Iranian-affiliated surveillance vessel in the Gulf of Oman after it was identified as helping target American warships. The strike highlights the growing importance of countering maritime reconnaissance activities that could expose U.S. naval forces to Iranian missile and drone attacks near the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz. Read more.
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| U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters fire on an Iranian-affiliated surveillance boat accused of targeting U.S. Navy warships in the Gulf of Oman on October 6, 2026. (Picture source: U.S. Central Command) |