US Intercepts Iranian Missiles, Strikes Radar Sites in Hormuz Strait

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Saturday, June 6, 2026, that its forces intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones targeting the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding Gulf areas on June 5. The intercepted projectiles were launched by Iran towards Kuwait and Bahrain.

CENTCOM stated that the drone attacks posed a significant threat to maritime traffic in the region. Following the interception of the drones, U.S. forces launched retaliatory strikes against Iranian coastal radar facilities near Goruk and on Qeshm Island. These strikes were intended to disrupt and prevent subsequent maritime attacks.

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U.S. forces intercepted a number of ballistic missiles and drones launched by Iran toward the Strait of Hormuz and neighboring areas in the Gulf on June 5.

According to CENTCOM's initial assessment, six of the seven ballistic missiles launched by Iran failed to reach their targets, with the seventh missile also missing its intended mark. The command explicitly refuted claims made by Iran that it had successfully damaged the U.S. Fifth Fleet headquarters located in Bahrain. CENTCOM also released video footage showing the U.S. strikes on the radar facilities.

This incident follows a pattern of escalating tensions in the region. In February, the U.S. and Israel conducted a joint strike on targets within Iran, resulting in infrastructure damage and civilian casualties. Iran retaliated with attacks on Israel and U.S. military installations in the Middle East. A ceasefire was announced on April 7, facilitating peace talks in Islamabad, which have yet to yield a breakthrough.

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The attack drones posed a real threat to maritime traffic in the area.