A U.S. Central Command spokesman confirmed reports that the U.S. military intercepted an Iranian cruise missile and an attack drone that were en route to the strait, according to a statement. No further details on the location or timing of the interception were provided.
A U.S. Central Command spokesman confirmed late Sunday that the U.S. military intercepted an Iranian cruise missile and an attack drone that were making their way to an unspecified strait. The statement did not specify which strait, the exact location of the interception, or the time it occurred. The confirmation comes amid the ongoing U.S.-Iran war, which has seen repeated exchanges of fire, including Iranian missile and drone attacks on U.S. assets and American strikes on Iranian military infrastructure. The Zioneer has reported extensively on the conflict, including previous interceptions by U.S. forces and CENTCOM operations.
2 developments
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- ConfirmedCENTCOM intercepts Iranian suicide drones targeting commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz
- DevelopingUS CENTCOM Downs Two Iranian Drones in Strait of Hormuz
- DevelopingUS shot down two Iranian drones after attempted strike on ships in Hormuz, Fox News reports
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