U.S. conducts more “self-defense strikes” after shooting down Iranian missiles, in latest test of ceasefire U.S. military forces conducted self-defense strikes on an Iranian island in response to attempted Iranian drone and missile attacks, the latest in a series of clashes. These actions occurred despite an ongoing ceasefire and indirect talks between the U.S. and Iran aimed at extending it and addressing broader issues. U.S. Central Command stated it shot down Iranian drones targeting civilian mariners and that Iranian ballistic missiles failed to hit their intended targets in the Persian Gulf region.

• U.S. military conducted strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island in self-defense after Iran launched drone and missile attacks.
• Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed their strikes targeted U.S. Navy facilities in Bahrain and a vessel, which CENTCOM denied.
• The incident occurred despite an April 7 ceasefire, with some clashes continuing.
• Indirect talks are ongoing between the U.S. and Iran to extend the ceasefire and address other issues, though no deal has been reached.
• President Trump stated that U.S.-Iran conversations are ongoing.