Fox News reported Wednesday that an Iranian attack on a ship operating under a US contract in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week involved four drones and at least one missile. Several American crew members were on board and suffered minor injuries, including smoke inhalation. The wounded are being treated in a Gulf country, according to the report.
The Fox News report, published Wednesday evening, provides the first detailed account of an attack on a US-contracted vessel in the Strait of Hormuz that occurred earlier this week. According to the report, the assault involved four unmanned aerial vehicles and at least one missile. Several American crew members were aboard the ship; injuries were described as minor, including cases of smoke inhalation. The wounded are reportedly receiving medical treatment in a Gulf state.
The Zioneer reported earlier Wednesday that Fox News had initially disclosed the incident, noting that a US military vessel had been struck with injuries reported. The new report specifies that the ship was operating under a US contract rather than being a warship, though American personnel were present.
The Strait of Hormuz has been a focal point of US-Iran tensions in recent months. As The Zioneer has reported, Iran has conducted multiple strikes on commercial and military-associated vessels in the waterway since mid-2026, including ballistic missile attacks and drone strikes. The US has responded with retaliatory strikes against Iranian military infrastructure. The latest incident adds to a pattern of escalating maritime confrontation.
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