US Downs 4 Iranian Drones, Strikes Radar Sites Near Strait of Hormuz
U.S. forces say the one-way attack drones posed an imminent threat to shipping in the strait.
TL;DR
- CENTCOM forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz.
- The drones were identified as an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic.
- U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites on Goruk and Qeshm Island.
- These strikes were conducted to prevent further drone launches.
- CENTCOM stated its actions were taken in self-defense.
- The command emphasized its readiness to respond to unjustified Iranian aggression.