Event Brief
U.S. carries out self-defense strikes after Iranian attacks
Filed: Jun 02, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Summary: U.S. Central Command said U.S. forces conducted self-defense strikes on Iran after shooting down Iranian drones and missiles.
WHO: U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)
WHAT: U.S. forces carried out self-defense strikes on a ground control station on Iran's Qeshm Island after Iranian drone and missile attacks.
WHEN: Jun 02, 2026 at 7:56 PM ET
WHERE: Qeshm Island, Iran
WHY: The strikes followed attempted Iranian drone and missile attacks, including drones targeting civilian mariners and ballistic missiles fired at U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf region.
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