US military attacks Iran in 'self-defense strikes' over weekend
CENTCOM asserted it 'will continue to protect U.S. assets and interests in response to unwarranted Iranian aggression during the ongoing ceasefire'
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it carried out "self-defense strikes" against Iran over the weekend.
"U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted self-defense strikes on Iranian radar and command and control sites for drones in Goruk, Iran and Qeshm Island this weekend," a press release noted.
The measured and deliberate strikes occurred on Saturday and Sunday in response to aggressive Iranian actions that included the shootdown of a U.S. MQ-1 drone that was operating over international waters. U.S. fighter aircraft swiftly responded by eliminating Iranian air defenses, a ground control station, and two one-way attack drones that posed clear threats to ships transiting regional waters," CENTCOM continued.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth listens as Adm. Brad Cooper, Commander of U.S. Central Command, speaks during a press briefing at the Pentagon on April 16, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
"No American service members were harmed. CENTCOM will continue to protect U.S. assets and interests in response to unwarranted Iranian aggression during the ongoing ceasefire," CENTCOM's release added.