The U.S. attacked Iran in self-defense in the Strait of Hormuz — CNN
The U.S. military, acting in "self-defense," struck Iranian missile launchers and military boats in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
CNN reports this.
This operation took place against the backdrop of an official ceasefire between the two countries and ongoing difficult negotiations on a complete end to the war.
The primary objective of the U.S. military’s actions was to swiftly eliminate direct threats to coalition personnel.
The Pentagon emphasizes the exclusively defensive nature of the military operation conducted in southern Iran.
Official representatives of the Department of Defense confirmed that the hostile targets posed a real danger to U.S. ships.
The military acted strictly within existing security protocols to prevent the mining of international waterways.
“Today, U.S. forces carried out strikes in self-defense in southern Iran to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces,” U.S. Central Command spokesperson Timothy Hawkins told CNN.
According to the U.S. side, Iranian boats attempted to lay mines in waters near a key shipping route.
Thanks to the timely detection of enemy activity, the weapons were destroyed before they could carry out their combat mission.
U.S. Command emphasizes that it continues to closely monitor the situation in the region and remains committed to the peace process.
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