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Iran claims destruction of US reconnaissance drone in Strait of Hormuz

⚡ Markets: Direct military engagement in the world's most critical oil chokepoint. Contributes directly to the risk premium on crude oil and increases the chance of miscalculation and further escalation.BrentWTIGold

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy claims to have destroyed a US Saildrone Explorer, an unmanned reconnaissance surface vessel, in the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC stated the drone was on an "aggressive mission" and that the strait is under its control.

West MSM: noneNon-West State 6Non-West Ind. 24 countries
8 sources across the spectrum
Non-West StateRT — Iran destroys US spy Saildrone in Hormuz (VIDEO)
Non-West StateIRNA — IRGC destroys US unmanned vessel in Strait of Hormuz
Non-West StateAl Mayadeen — IRGC Navy: The Strait of Hormuz is closed and under our control; any hostile presence in this area will be targeted.
Non-West StateTASS — Iran destroys US reconnaissance drone boat in Strait of Hormuz — IRGC
Non-West Ind.Al Jazeera — Iran war live: IRGC attacks US unmanned vessel in Hormuz; two ships hit
Non-West StateAl Mayadeen — IRGC Navy says it destroys US drone vessel in Strait of Hormuz
Non-West StateIRNA — General Ozmaei: Any hostile move will be targeted
Non-West Ind.Al Jazeera — Iran claims to have captured a US ‘sail drone’ near Hormuz Strait
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