US and Iran Exchange Fire Again, US Military Claims Attack on Iranian Military Facilities

US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced today that the US military targeted Iranian military facilities that had launched a series of "unprovoked" attacks with missiles, drones, and small boats against US warships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. CNN reported that CENTCOM stated in a press release: "On May 7, as US Navy guided-missile destroyers passed through the Strait of Hormuz en route to the Gulf of Oman, the US intercepted unprovoked attacks from Iran and responded with defensive strikes." According to CENTCOM, the Iranian facilities attacked included "missile and drone launch sites, command and control locations, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance nodes." The statement noted that while the USS Truxtun (DDG-103), USS Rafael Peralta (DDG-115), and USS Mason (DDG-87) were transiting the international waterway, Iranian forces launched multiple missiles and deployed drones and small boats, but "no US assets were hit." Iranian state media, however, reported that commercial facilities on Qeshm Island's Bahman Pier were attacked during an exchange of fire between Iranian security forces and "enemies." US Central Command stated in its announcement that the US "does not seek escalation" but that the military "is prepared to protect US forces." (Compiled by Yang Zhaoyan) 1150508. Choose to stand with facts, every sponsorship is the power to protect press freedom. Download the Central News Agency's "First-hand News" APP to get the latest news instantly. The text, images, and audio-visual content of this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast, or publicly transmitted and used without authorization.