The Engagement Begins
At precisely 0615 hours, as the first light of dawn broke, SEAL scout teams employed thermal imaging technology to locate the hostile craft.
They spotted the Iranian vessels hiding among the larger commercial ships near the Tunb Islands.
However, the element of surprise was short-lived.
By 0618 hours, the Iranian boats had detected the approaching American forces.
In a desperate attempt to evade engagement, they split formation, trying to scatter and create a crossfire trap.
But the SEAL team commander was ready.
In a split-second decision, he ordered his teams to engage all three vessels simultaneously before the enemy could coordinate their attack.
