NEW: US Central Command Says US Forces Intercepted Iranian Missiles and Conducted Self-Defense Strikes on Iranian Military Site
US Central Command announced on Tuesday evening that US forces defended against Iranian attacks and executed "self-defense" strikes against an Iranian military ground control station on Qeshm Island. The post NEW: US Central Command Says US Forces Intercepted Iranian Missiles and Conducted Self-Defense Strikes on Iranian Military Site appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
TL;DR
- US forces intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles and drones launched towards regional neighbors and civilian mariners.
- Self-defense strikes were conducted on an Iranian military ground control station on Qeshm Island.
- No US personnel were harmed during the engagements.
- US Central Command also disabled a Botswana-flagged oil tanker as part of blockade enforcement.
- President Trump is continuing peace negotiations with Iran, with a fragile ceasefire in place.
- Talks involve a memorandum of understanding that includes a ceasefire extension, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and concessions on nuclear enrichment.