Hellfire missiles
Coverage of Hellfire missiles in the Nexus archive.
- Watch US Forces Strike Defiant Oil Tanker Violating Iranian Blockade
U.S. forces disabled an oil tanker on July 15 after it allegedly ignored warnings and attempted to reach an Iranian port in violation of the U.S. naval blockade. Hellfire missiles were fired into the vessel’s smokestack, preventing it from continuing toward Iran.
- US hits tanker with hellfire missiles while Iran 'targets American bases across the Gulf' as Trump 'considers expanding military operations'
The US struck a tanker with Hellfire missiles, and Iran targeted American bases across the Gulf, with Trump considering expanding military operations.
- US strikes Iran's coastal defences in fresh salvo; Tehran again targets American assets in Gulf states
The US launched a second wave of strikes on Iran’s coastal defenses and missile sites within 24 hours, following a reimposed naval blockade of Iranian ports. Iran retaliated by targeting US military assets in Gulf states, escalating tensions after a fragile truce collapsed. The US disabled an oil tanker near Iran and attacked locations including Greater Tunb Island and Bandar Abbas, while Iran reported explosions in multiple cities and activated air defenses.
- US attacks oil tanker in strait of Hormuz as strikes reported in Tehran
The US disabled an unladen oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz using Hellfire missiles amid a blockade on Iranian ports, as Tehran experienced its first attacks in the latest conflict. The US claims the tanker ignored multiple warnings before being targeted.
- US touts regional ‘balance’ in missile sale to Singapore. What does it mean?
The US approved a $22.3 million sale of Hellfire missiles to Singapore, with the State Department stating it won't alter the regional military balance. Observers note the sale is routine for training and replenishment, while the US strategy aims to strengthen allies without changing the balance.
- Singapore to buy more Hellfire missiles after US backs US$22.3 million package
Singapore is set to acquire 24 additional AGM-114R Hellfire missiles from the US, approved under a US$22.3 million package, bringing the total to 67 missiles. The US State Department approved the sale, which includes related support services and equipment.
- An AH-64 Apache attack helicopter went down near Iran. Take a closer look at its weapons and capabilities.
An AH-64 Apache attack helicopter was downed near the Strait of Hormuz by an Iranian drone during the US war with Iran. The helicopter, equipped with Hellfire missiles, Hydra 70 rockets, and a 30 mm chain gun, had two crew members rescued via a new Saronic Corsair naval drone. US forces retaliated with strikes against Iran.