HOUSTON (Reuters) - American forces struck three Iranian crude oil tankers on Saturday after Iran launched ballistic missiles at two US Navy ships, US Central Command said.
No American personnel were harmed, Central Command said.
Earlier, Iranian Brigadier General Mohammad Sadeghian has claimed that Iran’s air defence forces targeted as many as 370 US aircraft and drones during the war.
Sadeghian said Iran’s air defence systems successfully targeted aircraft and drones, disproving the enemy’s assessments of the country’s defensive capabilities.
He further claimed that several US aircraft and drones were shot down.
Also Read: US and allies want IAEA board to report Iran to UN Security Council, diplomats say
According to the Iranian brigadier general, Iran had strengthened its air defence systems ahead of the second war, enhancing its ability to counter aerial threats.
Sadeghian also claimed that a US MQ-9 strategic drone was targeted in the Persian Gulf over the past two days.
He said Iran had further improved the effectiveness of its air defence capabilities based on lessons learned from its experience during the recent war.