US destroys dhow suspected of Iranian command and control

The US says it destroyed an Iran-affiliated boat in the Gulf of Oman, accusing it of surveillance. Gulf News links the strike to Tehran shifting tactics near Hormuz.

Timeline

1. 14 Oct, 23:58 UTCAl Jazeera reports US dhow strike
2. 15 Oct, 03:39 UTCGulf News covers strike near Hormuz

Top sources

• Middle East conflict: US destroys Iranian-linked dhow as Tehran shifts tactics near HormuzGulf News
• US destroys dhow suspected of Iranian command and controlAl Jazeera