US forces carried out strikes on Iranian coastal surveillance radar facilities on Qeshm Island and in Goruk after intercepting several Iranian drones headed toward the Strait of Hormuz, according to the US Central Command (CENTCOM).

In a statement posted on X, CENTCOM said American forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones that were moving toward the strategic waterway. "Moments ago, CENTCOM forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones that were launched toward the Strait of Hormuz," the command said.

CENTCOM Says Drones Threatened Maritime Traffic

According to CENTCOM, the drones posed "an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic." As a result, US forces launched strikes against Iranian radar installations on Qeshm Island and in Goruk.

"US forces subsequently struck Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island to defend against further attacks," the statement added. The US military said the operation aimed to prevent additional threats to shipping routes and regional security.

US Military Vows Continued Readiness in Gulf Region

CENTCOM stressed that American forces remain prepared to respond to threats in the region. "American forces remain vigilant and postured to respond to unjustified Iranian aggression in self-defense," the command said.

Meanwhile, a US official told CNN that Iran had launched multiple drones toward the Strait of Hormuz and that American forces intercepted at least four of them. US officials believe the drones may have been targeting commercial ships or US military assets operating in nearby waters.

Strait of Hormuz Remains Critical Global Shipping Route

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints. The waterway connects the Persian Gulf to major international shipping lanes and serves as a key route for global energy supplies. Before the current conflict, nearly 20 percent of the world's oil production passed through the strait. Iran controls the northern side of the waterway.

Incident Follows Deadly Attack on Kuwait Airport

The latest developments came only days after a deadly drone strike on Kuwait's international airport. Kuwaiti authorities said the attack killed one person and injured more than 60 others. Kuwait's Defence Ministry described the incident as "criminal Iranian aggression." The country's Foreign Ministry also reported damage to diplomatic missions during the attack.

Iran Denies Responsibility for Kuwait Airport Strike

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) denied carrying out the airport attack. The IRGC claimed that a malfunction involving a US missile interceptor caused the damage. However, CENTCOM rejected that explanation and said Iran was responsible for a "deliberate, calculated and unjustified attack."

Tensions Escalate Around Strait of Hormuz

The IRGC had previously stated that it targeted US bases in the Gulf in response to American strikes on an Iranian oil tanker and Qeshm Island. The latest exchange has further increased tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, a vital corridor for global oil shipments and international trade. The incident marks another escalation in the ongoing confrontation between Iran and the United States in the Gulf region.