Event Brief
US says it sinks Iranian small boats, shoots down missiles
Filed: May 05, 2026 at 3:02 AM ET
Summary: The U.S. military said it destroyed six Iranian small boats and intercepted Iranian missiles and drones.
WHO: U.S. military
WHAT: Destroyed six Iranian small boats and intercepted Iranian cruise missiles and drones
WHEN: May 05, 2026 at 12:39 AM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: Tehran sought to thwart a new U.S. naval effort to open shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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