US hits Iran again after detecting Iranian drones
Photo: The US says it is prepared to repeat the attacks (Getty Images)
During the night of June 6, US forces detected Iranian drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz. In response, the United States carried out strikes on Iran despite the ceasefire, according to the US Central Command (CENTCOM).
"Moments ago, CENTCOM forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones that were launched toward the Strait of Hormuz," the statement said.
The command noted that the drones posed a threat to regional maritime shipping. For that reason, the United States launched a retaliatory strike and will be prepared to do so again if necessary.
"US 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 in self-defense," CENTCOM concluded.
Exchange of fire during the ceasefire
It is worth noting that this is far from the first incident between the United States and Iran during the ceasefire period.
Just a few days ago, on the night of June 3, the two sides also exchanged strikes. In particular, the United States attacked an oil tanker sailing toward Iran through the Strait of Hormuz and also carried out strikes on Qeshm Island.
For its part, Iran launched drones and missiles toward Bahrain and Kuwait. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it had struck the headquarters of the US Navy's Fifth Fleet and a US air base in the Middle East. However, CENTCOM denied those claims, stating that all incoming targets had been intercepted. It remains unclear which side initiated the attack.
