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.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.Alex Nitzberg is a writer for Fox News Digital.Fox News' Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S.and the world."By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News Privacy Policy and Terms of Use , and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News.
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