Iran Details Missile-Drone Strike on U.S. Destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran said one cruise missile and three suicide drones struck U.S. destroyers and caused fires, warning clashes in the Persian Gulf could resume if American forces return.
Iran, PUREWILAYAH.COM — According to Iranian media, a military source said clashes in the Persian Gulf have temporarily subsided, but warned that hostilities could resume if U.S. forces return to the area or interfere with Iranian vessels.
According to the source cited by Tasnim News Agency, the confrontation began after what he described as hostile actions by “American terrorists” against Iranian oil tankers. In response, Iran’s naval forces launched retaliatory strikes, characterizing the operation as a response to both a violation of the ceasefire and acts of American terrorism.
After a period of exchanging fire, the clashes came to a halt and the situation is now calm, the source said. He stressed, however, that any renewed American attempt to enter the Persian Gulf or disrupt Iranian shipping would be met with another decisive response.
Satellite imagery released on Friday appeared to reinforce that warning, showing a large number of speedboats belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy still operating in the Persian Gulf.
In one image, more than 100 fast attack craft were seen assembled in a single formation in the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring Iran’s continued operational readiness in the strategic waterway.
Details of ‘Martyr Mayvan Missile-Drone Operation
The warning came as the Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran released details of “Martyr Mayvan Missile-Drone Operation,” a large-scale combined strike targeting U.S. naval forces in the Strait of Hormuz.
In an official statement, the Iranian Army said that in the early hours of Friday, May 8th, the U.S. Navy was attempting to withdraw three “violating destroyers” from the Strait of Hormuz toward the Sea of Oman under air cover.
At that moment, the Navy of the Islamic Republic of Iran launched a coordinated assault using eight cruise missiles and 24 suicide drones against the American naval group.
According to the statement, despite extensive efforts by the U.S. Navy to intercept the incoming attack, one cruise missile and three suicide drones successfully struck the destroyers, causing fires onboard.
Operation Named After Captain Amir Bahador Mayvan
The Iranian Army said the operation was named in memory of Captain Amir Bahador Mayvan, the distinguished commander of the Iranian Navy destroyer Jamaran.
By disclosing the scale and outcome of the strike, Iranian military officials signaled that although the immediate confrontation has paused, Tehran remains prepared to respond forcefully to any renewed American actions in the Persian Gulf. (PW)