“Over the past seven days, Iran has deliberately targeted civilians across the region by attacking seven commercial vessels; attacks in which nearly 12 non-military crew members have been killed, reported missing, or injured as a result. Iranian forces have also launched dozens of missiles and drones toward neighboring countries in the Persian Gulf. U.S. forces are holding Iran accountable for the unjustified transgression that continues to put innocent lives at risk.”

Admiral Brad Cooper, Commander of CENTCOM