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

However, the Iranian boats were not finished.

At 11:38, the scattered lead group regrouped and made another run, launching rockets and machine gun fire at the Bulkley’s port side.

Most rounds missed or bounced off the ship’s armor, but one rocket struck near the helicopter hangar, causing minor damage but no casualties.

The Bulkley’s response was immediate.

The 5-inch gun engaged again, destroying two more Peykaap boats in rapid succession.

The Phalanx CIWS stitched a third boat with 20 mm rounds, causing it to take on water.

At 11:42, the remaining Iranian boats broke contact and fled toward territorial waters at maximum speed.