The U.S. eliminated six Iranian small boats attempting to interfere with commercial shipping – CENTCOM Commander Adm Brad Cooper
— Faytuks Network (@FaytuksNetwork) May 4, 2026
Right now CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper is on a call with journalists.
He says 15,000 U.S. service members are involved in the Project Freedom effort to help commercial vessels pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
He says the IRGC has launched drones and missiles to try…
— Kassy Akiva (@KassyAkiva) May 4, 2026
IRGC has launched drones and missiles to try to disrupt Project Freedom over the last several hours, according to CENTCOM commander Brad Cooper https://t.co/0vfQqbLlqF
— Faytuks News (@Faytuks) May 4, 2026
The US just eliminated six Iranian small boats that were trying to mess with commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. It went down today as Project Freedom got rolling. CENTCOM says the boats were coming at the traffic, and they took them out quick. Tensions are staying red hot out there.
Israeli army remains on full alert – military source
The Israeli army is monitoring the situation and remains on full alert, a military source told Iran International.
The source said there had been no change to the Home Front Command’s instructions.
Air defense systems and offensive capabilities remain on full alert, unchanged since the decision on the ceasefire with Iran, the source said.
The source said updates would be provided if there were any changes to the instructions.
https://www.iranintl.com/en/liveblog/202604294038
TRUMP:
– IRAN TAKING SHOTS AT SOUTH KOREAN CARGO SHIP DURING PROJECT FREEDOM
– TIME FOR SOUTH KOREA TO COME AND JOIN IRAN MISSION
– WE’VE SHOT DOWN SEVEN SMALL BOATS, IT'S ALL THEY HAVE LEFT
First meaningful level of escalation in a few weeks…markets flat/slightly red. pic.twitter.com/eWUSswMDWh
— amit (@amitisinvesting) May 4, 2026