IRGC says several ballistic missiles fired at US aircraft carrier, destroyer harassing Iranian ships
The IRGC claimed that both warships were forced to leave the conflict area after sustaining damage and fearing another attack.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated on Saturday that it had fired several ballistic missiles at a US aircraft carrier and a destroyer, claiming they were harassing Iranian ships and participating in a naval blockade. This retaliatory action came after the US struck three Iranian oil tankers and Iranian forces responded by targeting three oil tankers and three US-affiliated vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
The IRGC warned vessels operating near the Strait to avoid unauthorised waterways or face consequences, and threatened continued retaliation if hostile actions against Iranian shipping persisted. Earlier, US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that its forces had successfully evaded multiple Iranian missile attacks on September 5, with a US aircraft carrier and a guided-missile destroyer remaining unharmed.
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