Event Brief
US says it fired on Iranian targets after warship attack
Filed: May 07, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: US Central Command said American forces fired on Iranian targets after attacks on Navy destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz.
WHO: US Central Command
WHAT: Firing on Iranian targets in response to attacks on US Navy destroyers
WHEN: May 07, 2026 at 5:47 PM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: American forces responded to Iranian attacks on Navy destroyers.
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