US Military Says It Shot Down Iranian Drones Launched Toward Strait of Hormuz
CENTCOM said the drones posed an immediate threat to maritime traffic, and the follow-on strikes targeted radar sites to prevent further attacks.
- The US military shot down four Iranian drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz, citing an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic, and subsequently struck Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island to prevent further attacks.
- The strikes targeted critical Iranian military infrastructure used to monitor maritime routes near the Strait of Hormuz, including radar installations and drone facilities.
- Earlier Iranian drone attacks damaged Kuwait's main airport terminal, killing one person and injuring several others, raising concerns about regional security.
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As the negotiations skated, the conflict entered its hundredth day on Sunday, June 7. The US army announced that it had shot down two Iranian drones that allegedly threatened maritime traffic in the strategic Strait of Ormuz. Follow the latest news. - IN DIRECT - War in the Middle East: the United States claims to have shot down two Iranian drones (International).
Middle East live: US downs two Iranian drones targeting Hormuz shipping traffic
The US military said late Saturday it downed two Iranian attack drones threatening Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic in the latest clash between the warring forces in the Middle East. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
The U.S. Army announced Saturday evening that it took down two Iranian attack drones that, according to it, threatened maritime traffic in the strategic straits of Ormuz. "The American forces in the Middle East took down two...
The U.S. military announced Saturday evening that it shot down two Iranian drones that posed a threat to shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. It is the latest confrontation between the two countries, as tensions in the Middle East rise again. Follow all developments in the Middle East in our live blog.
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