Three U.S. Navy destroyers repelled a coordinated attack involving missiles, drones, and fast attack boats while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, U.S. Central Command confirmed, stating that no American vessels were damaged. American forces launched counterstrikes targeting Iranian military facilities linked to the assault, destroying multiple armed boats and neutralizing aerial threats during the engagement.

In a Truth Social post, former President Donald Trump described the incident as a decisive U.S. victory, claiming Iranian attackers and their vessels were 'completely destroyed' and likening downed drones to 'a butterfly dropping to its grave.' He warned Iran of intensified military action unless it signs a deal with the U.S. 'FAST,' calling Iranian leadership 'lunatics' and reiterating opposition to any Iranian nuclear capability.

Iranian state media rejected U.S. claims, accusing American forces of violating a ceasefire by striking civilian coastal areas near Qeshm Island, Bandar Khamir, and Sirik, and vowed a 'crushing response' to further attacks. The Iranian military confirmed it targeted U.S. warships it said were operating near its territorial waters, asserting the right to defend national sovereignty.

The U.S. Navy has reinforced its presence in the region, with the three destroyers rejoining what Trump described as a 'Wall of Steel' naval blockade. The Pentagon has not confirmed plans for additional strikes, but both nations maintain high alert status in the strategically vital waterway.