CENTCOM says US forces intercepted Iranian attacks, responded with self-defense strikes
US Central Command said its forces intercepted "unprovoked" Iranian attacks and responded with "self-defense strikes" as US warships transited the Strait of Hormuz. No US assets were hit. CENTCOM targeted Iranian missile and drone launch sites, command centers, and intelligence nodes.
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces intercepted "unprovoked" Iranian attacks and responded with "self-defense strikes" as US warships transited the Strait of Hormuz to the Gulf of Oman on Thursday. "Iranian forces launched multiple missiles, drones and small boats as USS Truxtun (DDG 103), USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115), and USS Mason (DDG 87) transited the international sea passage," it said in a statement.
No US assets hit
The command said no US assets were hit during the attacks. "U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) eliminated inbound threats and targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U.S. forces including missile and drone launch sites; command and control locations; and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance nodes," it said.
US stance
The US does not seek escalation but remains positioned and ready to protect American forces, it warned.
Conflicting accounts
Iran earlier confirmed it had launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on US destroyers near the Strait of Hormuz, claiming US vessels sustained "significant damage" and three destroyers retreated. The conflicting accounts underscore heightened tensions despite a ceasefire brokered by Pakistan that took effect on April 8.
Advertisement
Ceasefire context
A US-Iran ceasefire remains in place but has been extended without a set deadline. Since April 13, the US has enforced a naval blockade targeting Iranian maritime traffic in the strait.
Comments you share on our site are a valuable resource for other users. Please be respectful of different opinions and other users. Avoid using rude, aggressive, derogatory, or discriminatory language.