Iranian attack on U.S. Navy Destroyers repelled in Strait of Hormuz as America launches retaliatory strikes

International, Middle East, North America

WASHINGTON, U.S. (NPA) — The United States says its naval forces successfully repelled an attack by Iranian forces targeting three American destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, with no damage recorded on the U.S. vessels.

According to the U.S. government, the incident occurred on May 7 as the guided-missile destroyers — USS Truxtun (DDG-103), USS Rafael Peralta (DDG-115) and USS Mason (DDG-87) — were transiting toward the Gulf of Oman.

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said Iranian forces launched missiles, drones and small boats at the American warships, but the attacks were intercepted and neutralised by U.S. forces.

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CENTCOM added that American forces subsequently carried out what it described as self-defence strikes against Iranian military facilities allegedly linked to the attack.

No casualties or damage to U.S. vessels were reported.

Reacting to the development, U.S. President Donald Trump said the Iranian attackers suffered significant losses during the confrontation. In a statement, Trump noted that several small boats used in the attack were destroyed, while incoming missiles and drones were intercepted before reaching the destroyers.

“The attackers were completely destroyed along with numerous small boats, which are being used to take the place of their fully decapitated Navy,” Trump said.

He further stated that the U.S. destroyers would rejoin ongoing naval operations in the region, which he described as a “Wall of Steel.”

Trump also renewed criticism of Iran’s leadership and warned of stronger military action if they refuse to make a deal with the United States as tensions escalate further.

Iran had not officially responded to the latest U.S. claims as of the time of filing this report.