US attacks Iranian coastal sites after Iran launches drones in latest flare-up
The U.S. military conducted strikes on Iranian coastal radar sites following the downing of Iranian drones targeting maritime traffic. This escalation complicates ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire in the war between the U.S. and Iran. The conflict has also seen increased fighting in Lebanon, with Hezbollah attacking Israeli troops and rejecting ceasefire agreements.
- ▪U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites after shooting down drones launched by Iran.
- ▪The U.S. military believes the Iranian drones were targeting regional maritime traffic.
- ▪Iran has reaffirmed support for Hezbollah, which has been involved in attacks against Israeli troops.
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US attacks Iranian coastal sites after Iran launches drones in latest flare-upSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished Jun 06, 2026, 08:06 AMUpdated Jun 06, 2026, 08:11 AMListenDUBAI/WASHINGTON, June 6 - U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites on Saturday after shooting down drones launched by Iran toward the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. military said, in the latest escalation complicating efforts to end the war between the two countries.The U.S. military believes the four Iranian drones were targeting regional maritime traffic, a U.S. official told Reuters. U.S. Central Command said on X that the U.S. then struck Iran's surveillance sites in Goruk and Qeshm Island, which are both on the Strait of Hormuz.The U.S.
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