On 3/6, the Iranian Navy announced it targeted a "command center" on a US destroyer trying to enter its waters. Iran accused the vessel of "aggressive actions, violating regulations for managing the Strait of Hormuz, and hostile acts against Iranian cargo ships in the Gulf of Oman." The warship's name remained undisclosed.
Tehran released a video showing two projectiles launching, believed to be Noor anti-ship cruise missiles. Iran developed this weapon through reverse engineering from China's C-802 series. The missile has a range of 30-220 km, depending on the version, and uses an inertial guidance system combined with an active radar seeker.
Iran launches missiles targeting a "US warship" in a video posted on 3/6. *Video: Iranian Navy*
The Iranian Navy asserted it closely monitors its adversary and will respond to any hostile actions "as quickly as possible." The force also vowed "the strongest retaliation" for a US submarine's sinking of the IRIS Dena warship in early 3, which killed over 100 sailors.
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM), overseeing US military operations in the Middle East, subsequently called Iran's claims "lies." CENTCOM affirmed US military assets "continue to operate safely and unimpeded."
The US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire in early 4, which remains in effect. While some exchanges of fire have occurred since then, they have not escalated into full-scale conflict.
On 3/6, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced it launched missiles and drones targeting a US airbase in a regional country and the 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain. This was in retaliation for Washington's strike on a telecommunications tower on Qeshm Island.
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Location of Iran and the Gulf of Oman. *Graphic: Guardian*
CENTCOM stated it intercepted Iranian weapons targeting Kuwait and Bahrain. It also conducted a "defensive strike" on Qeshm Island in retaliation.
The IRGC previously launched missiles targeting the "US-Israeli owned" vessel Panaya. This retaliated for a US attack on an Iranian oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM confirmed its attack on the Botswana-flagged oil tanker Lexie as it attempted to reach an Iranian port, citing a "violation of the blockade" Washington imposed.
Pham Giang (According to Press TV, Anadolu, Mehr)
