US Central Command Details Strikes on Iran, First Use of Suicide Sea Drones

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has detailed a recent offensive against Iran, which included the first-ever deployment of one-way attack sea drones. The strikes, initiated on Tuesday afternoon, targeted dozens of locations across Iran with the aim of diminishing the country's capacity to threaten international shipping.

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The U.S. military forces launched a new wave of airstrikes against Iran, targeting dozens of locations across Iran to degrade Iran's ability to attack civilian vessels.

This latest operation utilized a combination of precision-guided weapons, fighter jets, naval vessels, and one-way attack aerial drones. The inclusion of one-way attack sea drones marks a significant escalation in tactics. The targets included Iranian air defense systems, coastal radar facilities, missile and drone capabilities, and several small speedboats.

CENTCOM reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz is a critical maritime artery for global trade and that Iran does not control it. The command stressed its commitment to maintaining a military presence and readiness to ensure commercial vessels can navigate freely. This is in response to what CENTCOM describes as Iran's "continuous and unjustified aggression, harassment, threats, and arbitrary restrictions" on shipping.

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The Strait of Hormuz is a vital maritime route for global trade, and Iran does not possess control over the strait.

The announcement was accompanied by footage of the strikes, shared on social media, underscoring the U.S. military's ongoing efforts to counter Iranian actions in the vital waterway.

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U.S. forces will continue to maintain deployment and readiness to ensure freedom of navigation.