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U.S. Officials Report Iranian Missile and Drone Strikes on Navy Destroyers
Officials said one cruise missile and three suicide drones struck U.S. Navy destroyers during an early-morning operation on May 7 targeting a carrier strike group. The strikes caused fires on the vessels. The incident occurred in waters near Iran.
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U.S. officials reported that one cruise missile and three suicide drones struck Navy destroyers in an early-morning operation on May 7. The attack targeted a carrier strike group and caused fires aboard the vessels. Officials described the strikes as successful from the attacking side's perspective.
The operation took place Friday morning against the U.S. carrier strike group. According to the reported details, the weapons hit destroyers escorting the group. No further information has been released on the extent of damage or any casualties.
The strikes occurred in the early morning hours of May 7.
One cruise missile and three suicide drones were involved in the operation. Officials said the attacks resulted in fires on the targeted destroyers. The U.S. has not issued an official confirmation or denial of the reported strikes as of May 8. Further details on the location of the carrier strike group at the time of the incident were not provided in the initial report.
