The president has revealed that the US Navy shot down an Iranian drone in the Straits of Hormuz today. It’s being reported that the USS Boxer issued multiple retreat warnings before it shot down the drone:
NEW – U.S. Navy USS Boxer shot down an #Iran drone over the Straits of #Hormuz today, after issuing multiple warnings to retreat. pic.twitter.com/DMbdQ8XYDI
— Charles Lister (@Charles_Lister) July 18, 2019
#New: U.S. Navy Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer shot down an #Iran drone over the Straits of #Hormuz today, according to @POTUS. pic.twitter.com/VckBZPH7Xc
— Franz-Stefan Gady (@HoansSolo) July 18, 2019
According to the a reporter for The National UAE, the drone came within 1,000 yards of the Boxer:
BREAKING: US Navy shot down #Iran Drone over Hormuz Today. It came 1000 yard to US ship (Trump tells reporters) https://t.co/k8HLd1IpJa
— Joyce Karam (@Joyce_Karam) July 18, 2019
Trump reportedly gave this statement:
(2)"…all nations to condemn Iran’s attempts to disrupt freedom of navigation and global commerce. I also call on other nation to protect their ships as they go through the strait."
— Steve Brusk (@stevebruskCNN) July 18, 2019
UPDATE: Here’s video of Trump…
MORE: "This is the latest of many provocative and hostile actions by Iran against vessels operating in international waters," Pres. Trump says. https://t.co/zFyJ0WuQpK pic.twitter.com/oML5O4dVL4
— ABC News (@ABC) July 18, 2019