Iran Attacked a US-Protected Convoy – 41 Minutes Later, Their Largest Naval Base Was Gone.lh

At 11:31, the convoy was transiting the narrowest section of the Strait, with the Bulkley positioned ahead and to starboard, maintaining standard escort formation.

Iranian fast attack boats had been shadowing the convoy for 40 minutes, with seven Peykaap-class boats operating in three groups.

The Bulkley’s radar tracked the boats continuously, a common occurrence during convoy operations.

However, at 11:32, the pattern changed dramatically.