U.S. Navy Sinks Six Iranian Small Boats Near the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Central Command forces engaged and sank six Iranian small boats on May 4, 2026, after the vessels attempted to harass ships and ignored warnings within the newly established enhanced security area. The incident occurred during the initial phase of Project Freedom. Admiral Brad Cooper confirmed the engagement, noting that the Iranian capability to disrupt the waterway appeared significantly degraded. This confrontation highlights the high risk of direct kinetic engagement between U.S. and Iranian naval forces.

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