CENTCOM says repelled Iranian attack, not seeking escalation
US Central Command said American forces intercepted Iranian missiles, drones and small boats targeting Navy destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz on May 7 before carrying out retaliatory strikes on Iranian military facilities.
According to the statement, USS Truxtun, USS Rafael Peralta and USS Mason were moving through the international waterway toward the Gulf of Oman when Iranian forces launched what CENTCOM described as “unprovoked” attacks.
CENTCOM said no US assets were struck and that American forces targeted Iranian missile and drone launch sites, command centers and intelligence infrastructure linked to the attacks.
The command added that it “does not seek escalation” but remains prepared to defend US personnel and assets in the region.
