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8 US Marines Injured in Iran Attack; IRGC Claims Second Drone Capture Amid Escalation
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News18•28-09-2026, 14:44
8 US Marines Injured in Iran Attack; IRGC Claims Second Drone Capture Amid Escalation
- •Eight US Marines were reportedly injured in an Iranian missile attack, escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran near the Strait of Hormuz.
- •Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims to have captured a second US underwater drone, a claim denied by US Central Command.
- •The incident occurs amidst warnings from Iran of further escalation.
- •US President Donald Trump has indicated the possibility of additional strikes.
Key Questions Answered
Eight US Marines were reportedly injured during an Iranian missile attack as tensions escalated around the Strait of Hormuz. According to NBC reports, a cruise missile struck a vessel carrying US military personnel on September 14, causing smoke inhalation and potential traumatic brain injuries.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed that it captured a second US underwater drone. However, this claim was officially denied by the US Central Command.
Amid warnings from Iran of further escalation, US President Donald Trump has left open the possibility of additional military strikes.
