3 US Warships Fended off Iranian Missile, Drone Attacks, CENTCOM Says

The U.S. military described the incident as an unprovoked attack, while Iranian military officials claimed the U.S. side attacked first.

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) patrols the Arabian Sea during a maritime blockade against ships entering or exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas, on April 15, 2026. U.S. Navy

A trio of U.S. warships fended off a series of attacks from Iranian missiles, drones, and attack boats on May 7, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced.

CENTCOM said the guided-missile destroyers USS Truxtun, USS Rafael Peralta, and USS Mason were sailing through the Strait of Hormuz on May 7 when they came under attack.