The U.S. military has destroyed six Iranian small boats and intercepted cruise missiles and drones launched by Tehran, as it carries out an operation aimed at keeping shipping lanes open through the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. Admiral Brad Cooper, head of Central Command, speaking on May 4.
Cooper said he had “strongly advised” Iranian forces to stay clear of U.S. military assets during the operation. He added that a U.S. blockade of Iran—restricting vessels from entering or leaving Iranian territory—remains in place and is performing better than expected.
