The United States and Iran remain on high alert; a major development has emerged from the ongoing conflict. The U.S. military has claimed that it shot down four Iranian drones that were heading toward the Strait of Hormuz. According to the U.S. military, the drones were intercepted and destroyed because they posed a potential threat in the area. Further details about the incident were shared by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).
Iran reportedly used Kamikaze (suicide) drones during the operation.
U.S. Central Command shared this information with the world on Saturday morning.
CENTCOM stated in a post on X that…
“Moments ago, CENTCOM forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones that were launched toward the Strait of Hormuz. The attack drones posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic. U.S. forces subsequently struck Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island to defend against further attacks.
American forces remain vigilant and postured to respond to unjustified Iranian aggression inself-defence..
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Meanwhile, after shooting down the drones, the U.S. Air Force carried out strikes on Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites located in Goruk and on Qeshm Island in southern Iran," according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).
The United States said that the strike was carried out defensively to prevent future threats.
U.S. Central Command has shared a video of the strikes carried out by the United States on Goruk and Qeshm Island.
So far, no official statement has been issued by Iran regarding the incident.
Earlier, Kuwait International Airport was attacked, resulting in the death of one Indian national and injuries to more than 60 people. However, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) denied any responsibility for the attack on the airport.
Iran, however, claimed that the damage to the airport was caused by a malfunction of a U.S. missile interceptor and that the airport suffered damage due to an error in the American missile defence system.
Two major attacks have taken place this week in the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict. Whether it was the attack on Kuwait International Airport or the shooting down of four Iranian drones, these developments are not a positive sign for ongoing peace talks and diplomatic efforts.
In retaliation for the U.S. strikes, Iran's IRGC launched seven ballistic missiles at U.S. military bases located across the Middle East.
Iran mainly targeted the Kuwait airbase and the U.S. Navy headquarters in Bahrain during the attack.
Iran targeted the Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait during the attack.
Iran also claimed to have targeted the headquarters of the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet stationed in Bahrain.
Meanwhile, CENTCOM has completely rejected Iran's claim that it successfully targeted the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain with missiles. The U.S. military stated that all Iranian attacks failed to hit their intended targets.
Meanwhile, the United States said that six of the seven ballistic missiles were intercepted and destroyed in the air, while the seventh missile experienced a technical malfunction and fell before reaching its intended target.
In Iran's attack, there were no casualties among U.S. military personnel or civilians. No one was injured, and no deaths were reported.
Air raid sirens were activated in Kuwait and Bahrain before the missile attacks, giving people enough time to move to safe zones and seek shelter.
What is currently happening between Iran and the United States could potentially jeopardise the ceasefire and undermine ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Iran has repeatedly warned that if it comes under attack, it could completely block the Strait of Hormuz. If that happens, oil prices could surge sharply across the world, potentially triggering a major global energy crisis.
