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U.S. destroys six Iranian boats in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military reported the destruction of six small Iranian boats following an incident in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has denied any losses. (sources: cbsnews, thehill, middleeasteye, thenationaldesk, aljazeera)
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U.S. Central Command stated that six Iranian boats were destroyed after Iran opened fire on U.S. warships. The U.S. military also intercepted Iranian cruise missiles during the incident.
- The U.S. military destroyed six small Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran opened fire on U.S. warships, prompting the U.S. response.
- The U.S. military intercepted Iranian cruise missiles during the incident.
- Iran has denied any losses of naval assets.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran in a strategically important maritime region.
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cbsnewsU.S. sinks 6 small Iranian boats in Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM saysthehillIran opened fire on US warships; 6 small boats destroyed in retaliation: CentcommiddleeasteyeUS says it destroyed Iranian boats, Iran denies naval lossesthenationaldeskUS denies Iranian claim of strike on Naval destroyer in Strait of Hormuz