US and Iran exchange strikes in Gulf, testing ceasefire
The United States and Iran exchanged strikes in the Gulf, further testing a fragile ceasefire. US forces targeted Iranian drones and radar sites in response to drones launched towards the Strait of Hormuz, which the US claimed posed an immediate threat.
Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated in the Gulf following an exchange of strikes, further testing a fragile ceasefire. American forces reportedly targeted Iranian drones and radar installations, while Iran responded by launching missiles at US bases in the region. The US military confirmed its actions were a direct response to four Iranian "one-way attack drones" directed towards the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command stated these drones "posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic" before they were intercepted and shot down. This incident marks a significant development in the ongoing regional security situation.
Sources: BBC News