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US forces blow up Iran-linked vessel accused of tracking warships
U.S. authorities say Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has targeted civilian vessels and American warships in regional waters for seven months; the dhow's crew was reportedly unharmed.
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At a glance
- First reported by New York Post: “US forces blow up Iran-linked vessel accused of tracking American warships”.
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 10:55 AM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: American, US.
- BBN covered this story before: Opinion: Fix U.S. health care by ending overtreatment and overbilling (October 15).
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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThis just in: the New York Post reports U.S. forces destroyed an Iranian-affiliated dhow in the Gulf of Oman on October sixth, alleging it was conducting surveillance on Navy ships.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe crew was reportedly safe.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHere's what it could mean for you: higher tension in a region that shapes gas prices and the news you scroll past.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThat's analysis, not a forecast. We're still waiting on confirmation from other outlets.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorSeven months of this, apparently. And we're only hearing about it now.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorStay tuned for more details as this story develops.
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