US carries out retaliatory strikes against Iran, US military says

US carries out retaliatory strikes against Iran, US military says
  • Country:
  • United States

​The U.S. ​military said ‌it carried out ​retaliatory strikes on Iran on ‌Thursday, targeting sites it said were responsible for attacking U.S. forces ‌in what it called unprovoked hostilities ‌by Tehran. "U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) eliminated inbound threats and targeted Iranian military ⁠facilities ​responsible ⁠for attacking U.S. forces including missile and ⁠drone launch sites; command and control ​locations; and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance ⁠nodes," the military said in a ⁠statement.

It ​added Iran had launched multiple missiles, drones and small ⁠boats as three U.S. Navy ⁠destroyers ⁠transited the Strait of Hormuz.

Give Feedback

Use this form for editorial or site feedback. We usually reply within 2 to 3 working days.

By submitting, you agree that we may use your email address to respond.