politics
US downs Iranian ballistic missiles and drones
The U.S. military intercepted six Iranian ballistic missiles headed toward Kuwait and Bahrain, hours after shooting down four drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz on Friday evening, the latest altercation despite a fragile ceasefire.
TL;DR
- U.S. military intercepted six Iranian ballistic missiles heading towards Kuwait and Bahrain.
- Four Iranian one-way attack drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz were shot down.
- U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites on Goruk and Qeshm Island.
- Iranian claims of damaging U.S. 5th fleet headquarters in Bahrain were denied.
- These events occurred despite a fragile ceasefire that went into effect on April 8.
- The incidents follow a House vote to limit U.S. military action against Iran without congressional authorization.