U.S. Central Command: Precision Strikes on Iranian Military Facilities
On May 7 local time, the U.S. Central Command issued a statement indicating that a U.S. Navy missile destroyer task force intercepted an unprovoked attack initiated by Iran while transiting the Strait of Hormuz towards the Gulf of Oman, and subsequently took defensive countermeasures.
The statement noted that as the USS Thomas Hudner, USS Rafael Peralta, and USS Mason were passing through this international maritime passage, Iranian forces launched multiple missiles and deployed drones and small boats. U.S. assets were not hit. The U.S. Central Command neutralized the incoming threat and conducted precision strikes against Iranian military facilities responsible for the attack on U.S. forces, including missile and drone launch sites, command and control centers, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance nodes.
The statement emphasized that the U.S. Central Command does not seek to escalate the situation but will always maintain a state of readiness, prepared to defend U.S. forces. (CCTV reporter Wu Hanying)
On May 7, 2023, U.S. Navy destroyers intercepted missile attacks from Iran while transiting the Strait of Hormuz towards the Gulf of Oman. In response, the U.S. conducted targeted strikes on Iranian military facilities, including missile and drone launch sites. The U.S. Central Command emphasized readiness to defend its forces without seeking escalation.
- U.S. Navy destroyers intercepted Iranian missile attacks.
- The incident occurred in the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman.
- Iran launched missiles, drones, and small boats during the engagement.
- U.S. forces conducted targeted strikes on Iranian military facilities.
- U.S. Central Command stated they do not seek escalation but remain prepared.