US military says it struck Iranian drones and radar sites
The US military reported shooting down Iranian drones and striking radar sites in the Strait of Hormuz, citing an immediate threat to maritime traffic. This incident follows a series of escalations, including a deadly strike on Kuwait's airport, amid stalled ceasefire negotiations.
Why it matters
The ongoing conflict threatens global energy supplies and risks a wider regional war in the Middle East.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Jaroslav Lukiv US Navy via Getty Images) The US military says it has shot down four Iranian "one-way attack drones" launched toward the Strait of Hormuz, adding that the drones "posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic".
The article reports on military claims from both sides, though it relies heavily on US Central Command statements.
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