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US launches Strait of Hormuz defense destroying six Iranian boats and stopping drones and missiles
International
Published on 4 May 2026
Admiral says the plan relied on layered defenses
The U.S. military began an operation to keep shipping safe through the Strait of Hormuz, destroying six Iranian small boats and intercepting drones and cruise missiles. Admiral Brad Cooper said the operation successfully countered ongoing IRGC interference efforts. He described the protection strategy as a multi-layered defensive arrangement, not traditional escorted convoys.
- Six Iranian small boats were destroyed during the operation
- Drones and cruise missiles were intercepted to protect shipping
- Admiral Brad Cooper cited defeated IRGC interference
- Defense relied on layered tactics rather than escorts
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