U.S. Hits Three Iranian Ships After Missiles Fired at Carrier
· World · Wall Street Journal, Axios, BBC News
The U.S. Navy struck three Iranian naval vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on April 2, 2024, after Iran fired a missile salvo at the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. U.S. aircraft from the carrier carried out the attack with precision munitions. U.S. officials say the strike was a defensive response and that no U.S. personnel or equipment suffered damage. Iran’s Ministry of Defence did not comment on the outcome, but it has warned of retaliation. No casualties were reported on either side. The U.S. described the operation as a "targeted strike" that neutralised the Iranian threat.
Why it matters
The incident raises tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil trade that India relies on heavily, potentially affecting freight costs and energy security.
Read the original report — Wall Street Journal
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