The US army shot down two Iranian assault drones threatening worldwide maritime visitors within the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, in accordance with US Central Command (CENTCOM).
“Earlier in the present day, U.S. forces within the Center East shot down two Iranian one-way assault drones that threatened worldwide maritime visitors within the Strait of Hormuz,” Centcom mentioned in a put up on X.
Centcom mentioned it stands able to “proceed to defend in opposition to Iranian aggression.”
The intercept got here a day after the U.S. army shot down 4 different Iranian assault drones launched into the Strait of Hormuz, which the army mentioned posed a risk to maritime visitors.
The current developments observe additional escalation within the Gulf. Bahrain’s authorities mentioned ballistic missiles and drones launched by Iran towards Bahrain and Kuwait have been intercepted early Saturday, and referred to as on Iran to halt assaults on the Gulf state.
Iran mentioned it focused U.S. army property in each international locations after the U.S. attacked statement services on Qeshm Island and close to Sirik, with Tehran claiming the services have been used to guard borders and make sure the security of worldwide navigation. Iran claimed the U.S. assault was a violation of the ceasefire.
The trade comes because the Trump administration continues to press for an settlement to finish the battle.
