US military attacks Iran in 'self-defense strikes' over weekend

War With Iran CENTCOM asserted it 'will continue to protect U.S. assets and interests in response to unwarranted Iranian aggression during the ongoing ceasefire' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it carried out "self-defense strikes" against Iran over the weekend. "U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted self-defense strikes on Iranian radar and command and control sites for drones in Goruk, Iran and Qeshm Island this weekend," a press release noted.The measured and deliberate strikes occurred on Saturday and Sunday in response to aggressive Iranian actions that included the shootdown of a U.S. MQ-1 drone that was operating over international waters. U.S. fighter aircraft swiftly responded by eliminating Iranian air defenses, a ground control station, and two one-way attack drones that posed clear threats to ships transiting regional waters," CENTCOM continued. U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth listens as Adm. Brad Cooper, Commander of U.S. Central Command, speaks during a press briefing at the Pentagon on April 16, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia. (Alex Wong/Getty Images) "No American service members were harmed. CENTCOM will continue to protect U.S. assets and interests in response to unwarranted Iranian aggression during the ongoing ceasefire," CENTCOM's release added.