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US Hits Back At Iran; American Fighter Jets Destroy Air Defences After MQ-1 Drone Showdown In Gulf

| Jun 01, 2026, 03:30:34 PM | TOI.in
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Fresh tensions are brewing in the Gulf after the U.S. military announced a series of strikes against Iranian military targets, saying the operation was carried out in response to what it described as "aggressive Iranian actions." According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the strikes followed the alleged shootdown of a U.S. MQ-1 drone flying over international waters. CENTCOM said American fighter aircraft responded by targeting Iranian air-defense systems, a drone ground-control station, and two one-way attack drones that allegedly posed a threat to vessels operating in regional waters. The U.S. military emphasized that no American service members were injured during the operation and vowed to continue defending U.S. assets and interests amid the fragile ceasefire. The latest exchange underscores the volatility of the U.S.-Iran standoff and raises fresh concerns about the stability of security and maritime traffic across the region.

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