In brief
Xinhua reports that a drone hit two fishing boats south of Qeshm Island, resulting in two missing fishermen and two injured. Local authorities are investigating the attacker, while the incident underscores rising tensions in the region.
According to Xinhua, a drone struck two fishing boats south of Qeshm Island on Saturday, leaving two fishermen missing and two others injured. The incident involved an "enemy" drone, the semi‑official Fars news agency reported.
Xinhua said officials are investigating the attacker as they work to determine the source of the drone and its purpose in the area.
The report notes that the strike highlights rising tensions in the region, reflecting growing concerns over security and aerial threats to civilian vessels near the Strait of Hormuz.
