# Iran destroys enemy drone boat east of Strait of Hormuz, navy says

https://mins.news/en/item/122678

- TASS, 2026-10-30 15:08 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2211037

> Iran’s navy said its personnel destroyed an enemy unmanned boat in the operational zone east of the Strait of Hormuz. It also said two tankers were damaged and caught fire after hitting sea mines in prohibited, unsafe waters while ignoring warnings and switching off tracking systems, and held their owners responsible for the unauthorized passage.

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