U.S. military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Gulf allies
The U.S. military intercepted Iranian drones and ballistic missiles aimed at Gulf allies, escalating tensions in the region. This exchange of fire occurred as the Trump administration sought to pressure Iran into a deal to end ongoing conflicts. Despite the attacks, President Trump expressed optimism about the situation with Iran, suggesting a resolution could be near.
- ▪The U.S. military shot down Iranian drones and missiles launched toward Kuwait and Bahrain.
- ▪Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed responsibility for targeting U.S. military bases in the region.
- ▪The U.S. is enforcing a blockade on Iranian ports due to rising tensions over oil and gas shipments.
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- ▪ US again shoots down Iranian drones and missiles launched toward Strait of Hormuz, Tehran’s neighbors — New York Post
- ▪ US military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of Hormuz - AP News — Google News
- ▪ US military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of Hormuz — Korea Times
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Middle East U.S. military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Gulf allies June 6, 202612:15 AM ET By The Associated Press President Donald Trump arrives to speak to reporters aboard Air Force One en route from Joint Base Andrews, Md., to Eau Claire, Wis., Friday, June 5, 2026. Mark Schiefelbein/AP hide caption toggle caption Mark Schiefelbein/AP BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — The U.S. military said it shot down Iranian ballistic missiles and drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf Arab allies on Friday, while striking some of the Islamic Republic's coastal surveillance radar sites in response, an exchange of fire that further frayed a shaky ceasefire with Tehran.
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