In retaliation for a U.S. attack on southern Iran, the country launched missiles and drones targeting American sites in the region. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced early on June 10 via Telegram that Iran had fired missiles and drones at U.S. targets.
This attack followed a statement from the U.S. indicating it had conducted retaliatory strikes in response to the downing of a U.S. Army helicopter. Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported explosions were heard in the southern areas of Sirik, Minab, and Qeshm Island.
However, the governor of Minab later stated that no attacks on the city had been reported, according to the semi-official Mehr news agency. Mehr clarified that the explosions heard in Minab were not within the county but occurred in coastal areas adjacent to the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's state broadcaster, IRIB, claimed that the U.S. strikes had hit two reservoirs in southern Iran, reporting that water supply had been disrupted in the Bamani area near Sirik. CNN has sought comments from U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) regarding these reports.
Earlier, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had warned of further retaliation against U.S. military actions. He stated on X (formerly Twitter), "Despite being defeated on the battlefield, the U.S. has chosen to test our resolve. Any attack will be met with retaliation." He added, "If you seek safety, leave our region," referencing the historical fate of foreign invaders in the Persian Gulf.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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