Florida, May 5 -- The US Central Command has announced the destruction of six Iranian fast boats as Washington intensifies its military efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz.

The engagement took place on Monday and involved the deployment of Sea Hawk and Apache attack helicopters to neutralise the vessels, which were reportedly interfering with commercial maritime traffic.

According to a statement shared on X, the helicopters "were used to eliminate Iranian small boats threatening commercial shipping" during active US operations in the region.

The strike is part of a broader military campaign aimed at restoring safe passage through the critical waterway, which has faced significant disruptions.

CENTCOM further revealed that over 100 ...