# US forces destroy Iran-affiliated boat in Gulf of Oman

https://mins.news/en/video/100490

- The Associated Press, 2026-10-14 22:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMX7b15ryEI

> US forces destroyed an Iranian-affiliated dhow in the Gulf of Oman on October 6. The boat was allegedly conducting surveillance and targeting US Navy ships.

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