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April 11th, the Gulf of Oman, near the Fujairah port.
U.S. destroyers Frank Peterson and Michael Murphy.
We traverse the strait at high speed to minimize exposure.
Understood, sir.
Step one, electronic warfare and hack radar.
While Iran is engaged in negotiations with the Americans in Islamabad,
these two naval giants make a covert push through the Strait of Hormuz.
Steep two, camouflage ship's appearance.
Using force identification, they present themselves as Omani commercial vessels.
Disable radars and board as civilians.
The deception is preplanned.
Under the cover of a ceasefire and ongoing talks in Pakistan,
the two destroyers begin their mission,
employing electronic warfare and disabling their automatic identification systems.
Maintain course through the channel.
Shallow water reading confirmed. Proceed with caution.
By choosing a shallow route, they take on significant risk.
Confirm position in the channel.
Suspect vessel is stationary.
The IRGC Navy grows suspicious of the two destroyers moving under a false flag.
Try to zoom in on them.
Hopes of catching the IRGC Navy off-guard do not yield favorable results for the Americans.
Deploy a recomand vessel immediately.
Sir, several small boats are approaching from a distance.
IRGC fast attack boats move in to intercept the two U.S. destroyers.
Increase speed.
The destroyer Frank Peterson initially attempts to continue its course,
but quickly detects crew's missile radar lock and is forced to stop by IRGC vessels.
A surprise operation turns into panic for the Americans.
Warn them. We're connected. They can hear us now.
1-2-1, this is Sepah Navy Station.
You must alter course and return to the Indian Ocean immediately.
If you do not comply with this order, you will be targeted. Over.
This is a coalition warship 1-2-1.
Engage in transit passage according to international law.
No challenge is intended for you.
U.S. Navy warship transiting in the vicinity of the Sea of Oman.
This is Sepah Navy.
This is Sepah Navy. Last warning. Last warning. Last warning.
It's a moment of life or death.
Commander, what do we do now?
The warning is too serious to ignore.
Launch a drone as a warning.
A Shahed drone takes flight.
Commander, a drone is heading straight toward us.
The Shahed's flight is mesmerizing, but this may not be the good moment to watch it.
Holy crap! Shahed! Run!
As the ships insist on continuing their course, a final warning is issued,
leaving them only minutes away from destruction.
Turn us around. We're pulling back.
The order to retreat is given.
Unable to pass through the Strait of Hormuz,
both destroyers ultimately withdraw before being destroyed.
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