US destroyed six Iranian small boats
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Cooper in a handout photo released May 3, 2026. U.S. Navy/Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Amanda Dunford/Handout via REUTERS
The U.S. military has destroyed six Iranian small boats and intercepted Iranian cruise missiles and drones fired by Tehran, U.S. Admiral Brad Cooper, the head of Central Command.
Cooper said he "strongly advised" Iranian forces to remain clear of U.S. military assets as it launches an operation to free up shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
He said a U.S. blockade of Iran, which prevents ships from going to Iran or departing Iranian territory, also remains in effect and was exceeding expectations.
In response, Iranian state TV citing a military official denied the U.S. navy report that small boats had sunk.
