Iran is firing drones at US Navy ships in response to the seizure of its vessel.

On April 20, 2026, Iranian forces launched several waves drones towards American ships in the Gulf of Oman and the northern Arabian Sea.

According to the Iranian news agency PARS and the Tasnim news service, the attack was a direct response to the US Navy's actions on April 19, which fired on and seized the Iranian-flagged M/V Touska. Iran reported that the vessel was sailing from China. Tehran accused the US of piracy and promised a harsh response. Drone attacks on American ships appear to be precisely such a response from Iran.

Iran's military command said the strikes drones Several US warships in the region were targeted. Details of the attack's results have not yet been released.

The US has not yet released an official confirmation of damage or the interception of drones. However, several Iranian media outlets report that the first US Navy ship to be hit by the Islamic Republic's drones was the destroyer USS Spruance—the same one that fired on the aforementioned Iranian vessel, the Touska.

President Donald Trump previously called the seizure of the Touska a necessary measure to enforce the naval blockade of Iranian ports. According to Trump, the vessel is the size of an aircraft carrier.

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[yuriy55]

According to Trump, the vessel is the size of an aircraft carrier.

Donya, wait for an attack on your aircraft carrier, because this is not the place for you...

[Hunter 2]

Iran is firing drones at US Navy ships.

What is the result, is there any information?

[Micha1981]

Probably nothing, the maximum consumption of air defense missiles.

[alex-defensor]

We need to... We need to place payloads on such vessels... So that if anything happens, boom. Preferably in port. But it's also possible to simply have American commandos on board. Or direct them to an enemy ship, using an automatic control system. And, of course, the crew needs to abandon the vessel. But such "troughs" always sail along the coast. Any rescue motorboat can reach the shore. The algorithm is simple: if a vessel is being seized, it needs to be abandoned, turning it into a fire ship. Of course, it's unclear whether the war between Iran and the US is at that stage or not. But I've mentioned one option.

[Alexey Koshkarov]

A very fresh idea. To destroy the captured ship at the most crucial moment. I argued about this two years ago, but I was actively downvoted.

[alex-defensor]

Quote: Alexey Koshkarov

I stated this 2 years ago.

I first voiced this idea when the shadow fleet's ship hijackings began. I wasn't downvoted for it, but I found some opponents.

Yes, there are questions about how this could be implemented. One opponent responded that our ships would then be fired upon from a distance. Yes, but that would be an outright war crime.

However, the Western Hyena will stop at nothing. This is precisely what the events surrounding Iran demonstrate. But the events surrounding Iran also show us that the "globalists" only take seriously those who are prepared to fight to the bitter end, rather than rushing to negotiate after every retaliatory strike.

It's perfectly normal that it wasn't Russia that raised the stakes in the North-Eastern Front. Ultimately, the one that can't win at the current level always raises the stakes. But a demonstration of a permanent willingness to negotiate is perceived by the Western elite in a way that's far from what the Russian government wants. The "Pirates," like the "Forest Bandits," can only be stopped by a show of force and the determination to use it to the end.

[alex-defensor]

On the other hand, predictability in war equals weakness. And if so, then at some point, Russia's leadership will be forced to up the ante. And it must do so in a way that sows fear and terror in the minds of Europeans, if not all of humanity.

[mitrich]

So here patriotov, with a kerzach instead of a brain - a lot.
Now, somehow, it has shifted, even, “as soon as I put on the shoulder strap, I become dumber and dumber,” people have begun to notice in places that something is wrong.
And before, it was a stupid swamp...

[Karl_Richter]

A ship costs a lot of money, and it takes a fair amount of time to build.

[alex-defensor]

Quote: Karl_Richter

The ship costs a lot of money, and it takes a fair amount of time to build.

The "Shadow Fleet" is represented by old tubs, half a century old or more. These are the very ones that were converted into fire ships. Besides, "what you don't hold is no longer yours." It's important to inflict much greater damage on the enemy...

[Kmet]

This is also a result. Missiles have their own availability limit.

[Micha1981]

Rather, it was the range; the Iranians fired at the Chinese with a range of up to 300 km, and the Americans probably retreated.

[Murmur 55]

Hunter 2 We'll soon find out: if some box hits one of the NATO bases, it means they hit it, and hit it hard. If they all hit it far away, it means they fought it off with difficulty. If they stay where they were, it means they fought it off without any problems. The US can't afford to lose even one plane.

[Micha1981]

Here you need to hit with several dozen, because Iran's fastest and stealthiest missile is the Hadid-110, and it has a 30 kg warhead.

[Normann]

Depends on where they end up...

[Micha1981]

Yes, anywhere, hitting Sheffield was an isolated incident, and there was a missile there that penetrated well.

[Normann]

And if it hits the wheelhouse or one of the radars, that's serious damage considering the cost of the drone.

[Micha1981]

Radar or other electronics would be fine. The question is what kind of drones they launched.

[Grancer81]

But the warhead didn't work there. The fire was from the engine.

[Micha1981]

Exactly, but kinetically the rocket pierced and went into the depths of the ship and there the engine burned out.

[Fitter65]

Quote: Murmur 55

We'll soon find out if some box ends up in one of the NATO bases.

Either fix the sewer system or deal with the consequences of a fire caused by an iron in one of the laundries.

[eugen_caro]

Do the Persians have any underwater cannons/torpedoes left with their submarines? They seem to be persistently firing at the surface of the water, and they're being shot down because they're visible. It would be good to have a combination of distracting them from the air, and then firing a torpedo underwater...

[Micha1981]

To attack with torpedoes and sea drones, you need to get close.

[eugen_caro]

Minimal torpedo attack range in underwater The maximum range is 300m, but the probability of hitting the target decreases. That's why submariners launch multiple torpedoes (up to 6) in a fan.

[TermNachTer]

For now, all that's clear is that nothing is clear. But don't expect any significant results. The AUG is designed to repel even more powerful strikes.

[Ovsigovets]

Any ship at sea has a finite supply of ammunition. It will eventually run out, and then you'll be a big target.

[TermNachTer]

Two Björks and an aircraft carrier have sufficient ammo, plus the Carl Brashear (T-AKE-7) transport is nearby.

[Ovsigovets]

and yet these are not warehouses on the shore...the air defense supply will run out quickly

[TermNachTer]

Depending on the intensity of the strikes, the mattress crews might even bring in a second supply transport. And the George Bush strike group is already somewhere north of Madagascar.

[Ovsigovets]

Third, fifth, tenth...nobody will have time to get anything up...they'll set themselves the goal of penetrating the air defenses - they'll penetrate them...how far will the second transport go? And won't it drown on the way? And won't the first one sink, hit, without reloading its ammunition?

[Ovsigovets]

Once again...A ship's ammo capacity at sea is significantly more LIMITED than that of shore-based fire, and in this regard, it is finite. Iran is NOT limited. The Persians have shown that they know how to reload and unload air defenses and are capable of...

[Ovsigovets]

I looked...at most 74 anti-aircraft missiles...logically, that's a guaranteed 37 targets...for two Arli 74 targets...is that really enough to cover the AUG and yourself????? I'm not sure about that, given current technology and the volume of UAV use.

[TermNachTer]

The AUG isn't standing still or waiting; it can move southeast, beyond the range of most anti-ship missiles and UAVs. The Björk can be loaded in an air defense/missile defense configuration, and there could be more than 74 SAMs. Carrier-based aircraft can also participate in repelling attacks. So, for now, the AUG is a tough nut to crack. It requires a massive and coordinated strike.
The Tripoli amphibious group also has one or two Björks, so theoretically the number of targets hit could exceed a hundred.

[Ovsigovets]

Did I write this easily? The goal is difficult, but not impossible. But even with increased air defense at the expense of other configurations, the fact remains. The option is to go much further, but then the purpose of the carrier strike group is lost.

[TermNachTer]

Does it make sense to have a strike group near the Iranian coast now? It would be wiser to move the strike group somewhere further away, to give the crews a chance to rest. While the Supreme Commander-in-Chief makes a decision. Especially since the Boxer amphibious group is "stuck" on Guam.

[mitrich]

We'd like to see a similar result, at least in an attempt to strike a hegemon. In Europe, for example. Through hubs, warehouses, bases.
Respect to the Iranians. Shame and fiery hyena for the Walls.

[South Ukrainian]

Quote: yuriy55

Donya, wait for an attack on your aircraft carrier, because this is not the place for you...

Well, their galley and all the adjacent rooms will burn down, what can you do? After all, it's some sailor or a black cook who doesn't know how to use a toaster.

[ZovSailor]

yuriy55
Today, 08: 55
Donya, wait for an attack on your aircraft carrier, because this is not where you belong.

If only the shootout in the bidet (Fashington headquarters) continued more actively for places in the sun, maybe someone with good intentions would start a huge fire with fireworks and irreversible consequences, similar to the fire in the laundry room at the Ford AVIC.
Victory to the Iranian people in the war against the Zionists and the striped terrorist aggressors!

[SmolH2]

He clearly doesn't care. He's just getting rich. Businessman.

[Alexander Odintsov]

It seems we urgently need to learn from Iran, otherwise it’s the end

[eugen_caro]

It's time for you to call in your instructors from Persia—from the State Duma and the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation—so they can explain to your light-bearers HOW to fight when the homeland is in danger...

[Huarabey]

We should have fired missiles at Lincoln while he was nearby. Otherwise, he'll hide again.

[aszzz888]

What are you talking about, then again Merikatos will flush all his bedding, and not only bedding, down the toilet to go home...

[A503]

Well, what can I say...the Iranians are great, they're not afraid to respond to acts of aggression, unlike some others. Incidentally, today, April 19, 1943, by secret Decree No. 415-138ss of the Council of People's Commissars of the USSR, the Main Directorate of Counterintelligence "SMERSH" (GUKR SMERSH) was created from the Directorate of Special Departments (UOO) of the NKVD of the USSR. SMERSH became the most feared and merciless enemy of all scum during the Great Patriotic War. And now, oh, how it could use some help...

[Essex62]

This was only possible in a state officially at war. And yet, SMERSH's primary mission was counterintelligence behind active army lines, and they didn't replace the State Security agencies. They overlapped closely, as Nazi collaborators could be a source of information for enemy intelligence. But they had no opportunity to hunt down every single scumbag. Personnel were limited.

[A503]

So, the main saboteurs and traitors are sitting in our rear.

[your vsr 66-67]

Quote: A503

So, the main saboteurs and traitors are sitting in our rear.

So what? SMERSH will hunt down "its own"?
This will never happen! Under the current government...

[eugen_caro]

That's what YOU think... - but they seriously believe that they are the doves of peace - and on the contrary, they are fighting to return everything to the way it was - real estate / money in London, parties in Courchevel, etc. ... their homeland is where their money and families are ... - and the opinion of the rest of the cattle does not interest them - because the cattle must work and pay taxes so that these "doves of peace" can exist as before...

[Atheist]

And now he, oh how he wouldn’t interfere

Do you really not see the fundamental difference between the USSR and today's capitalist Russia? Even if you created 10 SMERSH units (on paper), it wouldn't do any good.

[eugen_caro]

That's the problem - on paper - with 30 approvals, over the course of two years, the Russian government can only create so much, and even then it's not a fact that it won't be another stillborn money-laundering operation... Now, if the people themselves - on their own initiative - created SMERSH, and the state didn't interfere, maybe something would have worked out... But overall, I have a feeling that with the current General Staff of the Ministry of Defense, nothing good awaits you... You will probably achieve victory over the orcs... (limited - which is what Donya Kozyr is proposing) - but with a completely collapsed economy (thanks to Naebulina and RKS), which is already groaning, and the passionate layer of society completely knocked out by orc drones...

[Grancer81]

By the way, April 19th was yesterday...
And today is the birthday of my best friend, teacher, and liberator of Ukraine...

[Boris Sergeev]

This is certainly not about capturing Russian tankers!

[aszzz888]

Iran is firing drones at US Navy ships in response to the seizure of its vessel.

And no red lines for you! Keep it up! Merikatos under the baseboard!

[eugen_caro]

Well, yes, they fired... - but we haven't heard anything about the results... unfortunately...

[tralflot1832]

I counted six Iranian-flagged ships in the area according to maritime traffic. They're listed as ships, not vessels. Type unknown. Will there be any trouble? We'll wait and see.

[APASUS]

President Donald Trump previously called the seizure of the Touska a necessary measure to enforce the naval blockade of Iranian ports.

Piracy has become a global trend.

[NSV]

This is what the absence of red markers means!!!

[rocket757]

Hitting ships, especially military ones, is such a... different thing!
But hitting the dollar on oil is exactly that, well, just THAT!

[Normal]

Well done, what can I say? I won't comment any further. Everyone will understand that. I'll keep quiet.

[mitrich]

Why remain silent? Behind the Walls is shame and public punishment.
Because they are pissants, compradors, crooks and thieves.

[Romanenko]

President Donald Trump previously called the seizure of the Touska a necessary measure to enforce the naval blockade of Iranian ports. According to Trump, the vessel is the size of an aircraft carrier.

Now we're waiting for an aircraft carrier the size of Touska to arrive. I hope Iran doesn't stop at just one stop on this floating stadium. Time to sink the pirates!
The Iranians have no shortage of courage and operational intelligence; we expect a response without red lines and empty chatter!

[K-50]

On April 20, 2026, Iranian forces launched several waves of drones at American ships in the Gulf of Oman and the northern Arabian Sea.
According to Iran's PARS news agency and Tasnim news service, the attack was a direct response to the actions of the US Navy, which fired on and seized the Iranian-flagged M/V Touska on April 19.

The blizzard started again.
The PIN-dosnik "peacekeepers" didn't last long. It showed once again that negotiating anything with these tykes is completely pointless and time-consuming. They'll cheat you anytime they sense an advantage.

[Sergey Novikov_3]

Drone attacks on American ships appear to be turning into just such a response from Iran.

...A Self-Study Guide to Combating Piracy. Published by the Islamic Republic of Iran. Who would have given this book to the Khagan as a teaching aid?

[Leonidych]

Kill those bastards. They came to you with war.

[Rybkin]

This is not a gasp, a groan, and indignation with threats of "oh, how to respond!"

[mitrich]

Urya patrioty-->patriots downvoted?
There are still a lot of them here, single-celled ones...

[AC130 Gunship]

It's one thing to launch drones. Hitting the target is quite another. Until we get photos, we'll chalk this up to the "downed F35" list.

[_simply]

The Persians would need some kind of unmanned underwater vehicle with an electronic warfare system. And that same UAV, right under the keel... Imagine a mighty USS, a la Titanic, sinking.