Iran shares video of US vessel on fire as WW3 fears explode
Iran shares video of US vessel on fire as WW3 fears explode Tensions are soaring in the Middle East. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Rebecca Robinson 18:11, Thu, Sep 10, 2026 Updated: 18:23, Thu, Sep 10, 2026 Iran posted the footage (Image: X) Iran's military has posted footage purportedly showing fire aboard a US submarine drone at the entrance of the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC Navy said it targeted an American unmanned surface vessel, the Saildrone Explorer, at the entrance to the vital waterway , according to the state Fars news agency. It accused the vessel, with hull number 5838, of carrying out a mission in the Strait when it was targeted. The IRGC Navy emphasised that the Strait of Hormuz is closed and under the control and intelligence supervision of this force, and any "hostile presence" in the area will be targeted. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Get the latest news from around the world and more I would like to receive emails from the Daily Express featuring our latest products, services, offers, and promotions from across the Reach Plc family . Subscribe Invalid email You agree you are 18 or over. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. You can unsubscribe at any time. More Info . Horror as woman stabbed to death in Lidl supermarket as builders batter 'attacker' NATO scrambles fighter jets as Russia launches massive 'air attack' - WW3 fears explode The incident occurred in the Strait of Hormuz. (Image: Getty) This comes after Donald Trump launched strikes against Iran's Kharg Island and Jask earlier this week. Quoting senior US officials, Fox News chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reported: "The US military has struck targets near Kharg Island and Jask. "The targets include Iranian oil tankers. This is part of a larger effort to squeeze Iran economically. The strategy includes sinking and disabling Iranian crude oil tankers." Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT The attack came after the US President posted an AI-generated video showing the destruction of Iran's oil hub on the island. The video also showed a caption that read: "Kharg Island being blown to smithereens!!!" Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Just hours before the video was posted on Truth Social, the US conducted a strike resulting in several casualties and fatalities on Iran's Larak Island. US Central Command said it destroyed five Iranian crude oil carriers in the Persian Gulf on Tuesday in response to more attempted missile strikes on a navy warship. Iran retaliated, with state media reporting strikes on eight oil tankers and two US vessels, though US Central Command disputed this claim as "completely false". It wrote on X: "No US Navy warship has been struck; all IRGC attempted attacks failed." Iran's foreign ministry also slammed Washington's attacks as "illegal and aggressive" and warned of "consequences". It said: "Responsibility for the consequences arising from the continuation of US aggressive and interventionist actions in the region will rest with the US regime and its accomplices and partners." Iran USA Military strikes Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments