US says it has targeted Iranian military facilities after responding to attacks on navy ships
CENTCOM said none of the three destroyers were hit as U.S. forces destroyed missiles, drones and small boats in self-defense strikes.
- U.S. forces attacked Iranian military facilities after Iran targeted American guided-missile destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. Central Command .
- Iran launched missiles, drones, and small boats at the USS Truxtun, USS Rafael Peralta, and USS Mason, Centcom reported.
- U.S. forces intercepted the attacks, and none of the warships were hit, Centcom said.
- Centcom stated it targeted missile and drone sites in response and emphasized it does not seek escalation but is ready to protect American forces.
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