The United States military announced that it carried out strikes on Iranian coastal radar installations after intercepting Iranian drones that were deemed a threat to maritime traffic in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
According to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), American forces shot down four Iranian attack drones and subsequently targeted radar sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island in southern Iran. The U.S. described the operation as a defensive measure aimed at neutralizing threats to regional shipping lanes and safeguarding freedom of navigation in the Gulf.
CENTCOM said the Iranian drones posed an “immediate threat” to maritime traffic, prompting U.S. forces to take action against the coastal surveillance systems used to monitor activity in and around the Strait of Hormuz.
The latest strikes come amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran and follow a series of military exchanges in the Gulf region. U.S. officials said the action was intended to protect American interests and regional stability, while maintaining the security of one of the world’s most important energy transit routes.
CENTCOM confirmed the operation in a public statement, noting that U.S. forces remain prepared to respond to threats against American personnel, allies and international maritime traffic in the region.
