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US forces struck Iranian military installations after intercepting what they called "unprovoked" attacks on American destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz.
American warships came under fire from Iranian missiles, drones, and small boats while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on May 7, prompting a defensive response from US forces, the Pentagon's Central Command (CENTCOM) reported early Friday. The US military stated it destroyed incoming threats and then targeted the Iranian military facilities responsible for the assault.
Three guided-missile destroyers—the USS Truxtun, USS Rafael Peralta, and USS Mason—were navigating the international waterway en route to the Gulf of Oman when the attacks occurred, according to CENTCOM. The command described the Iranian actions as "unprovoked" and confirmed that no American assets were hit.
CENTCOM said its defensive strikes hit "missile and drone launch sites, command and control centers, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance centers" belonging to Iranian military forces. The statement did not specify the exact locations of the targeted facilities.
In a separate report, Fox News identified the strike locations as Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Port in Iran.
The US command emphasized it is not seeking to escalate the situation, despite the exchange of fire. "Our forces remain postured and ready to protect US forces," CENTCOM concluded in its statement, noting the context of an existing ceasefire agreement with Iran.
