U.S. Central Command says Iran launches drones and missiles toward the Strait of Hormuz and nearby Gulf partners, and U.S. forces intercept or shoot them down. Multiple outlets report that U.S. forces stop “multiple” one-way attack drones aimed at commercial ships transiting the strait. Some reports also describe Iranian ballistic missiles launched toward regional states including Kuwait and Bahrain, with U.S. forces intercepting them.

Following the drone and missile attacks, the U.S. military carries out retaliatory strikes. The Navy Times and other sources say U.S. forces strike Iranian coastal radar or surveillance sites, including locations described as coastal radar facilities, Goruk, and on Qeshm Island. The stated purpose in reporting is to prevent further maritime operations by limiting Iranian coastal detection and monitoring capabilities.

Coverage also notes ongoing diplomatic activity, with one outlet referring to a pending or emerging agreement or “MoU” context, though the accounts primarily focus on the reported sequence of launches, U.S. interceptions, and subsequent U.S. strikes. Across reports, the U.S. characterizes the actions as responses to threats to shipping and regional allies.