An anonymous source says the unmanned attack drones threatened commercial shipping, and the takedown highlights fragile diplomacy amid rising tensions in the region.
Washington, June 12 – U.S. forces shot down several Iranian unilateral attack drones heading toward the Strait of Hormuz, an anonymous source said. The incident marks a new episode of escalating tensions in the Middle East, despite statements about progress in peace talks between the United States and Iran.
According to the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, the drones posed a threat to commercial navigation.
“We should rally our forces and do this as quickly as possible!”
– Donald Trump
President Donald Trump had previously warned Iran on Friday against using a larger number of drones against ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, noting that Tehran must quickly pull itself together.
The events underscore the region’s tensions and the difficulty of diplomatic efforts toward a peaceful settlement.