US CENTCOM Says It Intercepted Iranian Missiles, Drones Aimed At Gulf Region | Watch

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• US CENTCOM Says It Intercepted Iranian Missiles, Drones Aimed At Gulf Region | Watch Published By, Last Updated: June 06, 2026, 12:52 IST US forces intercept Iranian drones and missiles targeting Gulf states and shipping near Strait of Hormuz, strike Iranian radar sites, deny damage to US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain US forces strike Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island, June 5, 2026. (Source: X/@CENTCOM) The United States military said its forces intercepted multiple Iranian missiles and drones launched toward Gulf countries and key maritime routes, marking a fresh escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran despite ongoing efforts to maintain a fragile ceasefire.
• According to a statement issued by US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Friday, American forces first shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones that were heading toward the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important shipping corridors.