Iran Fires on US Warships; Six Small Boats Destroyed in Retaliation

Iran opened fire on United States warships in the Persian Gulf, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). The attack resulted in the destruction of six small boats used by the Iranian Navy. CENTCOM confirmed the incident and stated that the U.S. vessels were not harmed.

The U.S. Central Command issued a statement detailing the engagement, noting that the Iranian forces launched the attack and that the U.S. warships responded by destroying the small boats. No casualties were reported on either side.

The incident follows a series of heightened tensions between the United States and Iran in the region, with both sides maintaining a strong naval presence in the Gulf.