top
US military says it struck Iranian drones and radar sites
Key takeaways
- US forces "subsequently struck Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island to defend against further attacks", US Central Command (Centcom) said in a statement.
- Iran has not publicly commented on the incident.
- It comes several days after Washington and Tehran exchanged strikes, in an escalation that threatened a shaky ceasefire between the two countries.
Why this matters: a developing story that could shape the day's news cycle.
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".
US forces "subsequently struck Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island to defend against further attacks", US Central Command (Centcom) said in a statement.
Iran has not publicly commented on the incident.
Article preview — originally published by BBC News. Full story at the source.
Read full story on BBC News →
More top stories
Also covered by
The Guardian
US says Iran radar sites struck and drones intercepted, in latest threat to fragile ceasefire
Investing.com
US strikes Iran radar sites after Iranian drone launch
The Hindu
U.S. military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of Hormuz
The Hill
US military shoots down 4 Iranian drones heading toward Strait of Hormuz
Aggregated and edited by the Scoop newsroom. We surface news from BBC News alongside other reporting so you can compare coverage in one place.
Editorial policy · Corrections · About Scoop