U.S. forces destroy Iran-affiliated dhow in the Gulf of Oman

Frame at 7 s: two helicopters over the sea. — U.S. Central Command video (DVIDS 1026387) · Public domain (U.S. federal government work); rehost OK

U.S. Central Command video. CENTCOM says U.S. forces destroyed an Iranian-affiliated dhow on Oct. 6, 2026 that was conducting surveillance and targeting U.S. Navy ships in the Gulf of Oman. CENTCOM says the crew was safely removed before the dhow was destroyed and that repatriation efforts are ongoing. The clip shows helicopters, sensor footage of hits on the vessel and the dhow burning.

What: U.S. forces destroy Iran-affiliated dhow in the Gulf of Oman
Where: Gulf of Oman
When: Oct 6, 2026
Who: U.S. Central Command
Status: Official release
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Captured 6 October 2026. Time captured: not stated. Releasing authority: U.S. Central Command. Location: Gulf of Oman.

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Credit: U.S. Central Command video (DVIDS 1026387). License: Public domain (U.S. federal government work); rehost OK.