Key facts
- Three fishermen were injured in a drone incident off Iran's southern coast.
- The fishing boat was struck by what authorities called an "enemy drone."
- The incident occurred about 18 nautical miles from Bondaran village in Sirik county.
- The injured fishermen were taken to hospital.
- Iranian authorities described the drone as potentially a "US drone."
Three fishermen sustained serious injuries when their fishing boat was struck by what Iranian authorities described as an "enemy drone" off the country's southern coast. The incident occurred approximately 18 nautical miles from Bondaran village in Sirik county, within the Hormozgan province. The injured crew members were transported to a hospital for treatment. The provincial governor's office announced the incident, with Deputy Governor General Ahmad Nafisi stating it was an attack by a US drone. The Sirik County hospital was placed on standby to receive the injured, and an ambulance was dispatched to the pier. The incident is under investigation by responsible authorities.