BlockBeats News, May 8th, the US Central Command announced that on May 7th, when a US Navy guided-missile destroyer was transiting the Strait of Hormuz en route to the Arabian Gulf, the US military intercepted an unprovoked attack by Iran and conducted a retaliatory self-defense strike. As the USS Truxtun, USS Rafael Peralta, and USS Mason were passing through this international waterway, Iranian forces launched multiple missiles, drones, and several small boats. The attack did not cause any damage to US military assets.

The US Central Command eliminated the incoming threat and targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for the attack, including missile and drone launch sites, command and control centers, as well as intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance nodes. The Central Command did not seek to escalate the situation but has made necessary preparations and stands ready to protect US forces. (FX Street)