US Jet Downs Iranian Drone Near Carrier as Second Clash Unfolds in Strait of Hormuz
1 sourceUpdated Feb 3, 2026
A routine transit through Middle Eastern waters turned tense Tuesday when U.S. forces destroyed an Iranian drone that moved toward a Navy aircraft carrier, marking the latest flashpoint between Washington and Tehran…
United States NavyDistrict of ColumbiaIslamic Republic of IranMiddle EasternTehranThe Strait Of Hormuz
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