The US military said it shot down four Iranian attack drones heading toward the Strait of Hormuz, citing an immediate threat to maritime traffic. Following the interceptions, US forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites in Goruk and Qeshm Island. The operation marks a fresh escalation in regional tensions, with CENTCOM warning that American forces remain prepared to respond to further threats.
Washington: The United States military has announced that it shot down four Iranian attack drones headed towards the Strait of Hormuz and later carried out strikes on Iranian coastal radar installations, marking a fresh escalation in tensions in one of the world's most critical maritime corridors.
In a brief statement on Friday (local time), the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces acted after detecting what it described as an immediate threat to shipping in the region.
“Moments ago, CENTCOM forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones that were launched toward the Strait of Hormuz,” CENTCOM said.
The military said the drones “posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic”.
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