U.S. Says It Sunk Six Iranian Boats Targeting Civilian Vessels As Tensions Escalate

CENTCOM Commander Brad Cooper (Credit: CENTCOM)

The U.S. said on Monday it sunk six Iranian small boats that were targeting civilian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

The commander of the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Brad Cooper, said the boats in question were targeting civilian vessels in the area, with Tehran launching cruise missiles and drones as well.