US-Iran war LIVE updates: US strikes Iranian radar sites after drone attacks near Strait of Hormuz
US-Iran war LIVE updates: US forces hit Iranian radar sites after downing drones near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating conflict as Trump faces pressure and regional fighting widens.
A US official told Reuters the drones were believed to be targeting maritime traffic in the region. The US Central Command said on X that it responded by striking Iranian surveillance sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island, both located near the strategic waterway.
The confrontation comes as Washington and Tehran continue indirect talks aimed at a possible interim deal to pause the three-month-old war, which has already disrupted regional shipping and energy flows. Iran is reportedly seeking sanctions relief, access to oil revenues, and greater leverage over the Strait of Hormuz in any agreement.
The situation is adding political pressure on U.S. President Donald Trump, who has faced domestic concerns over rising fuel prices. In remarks to NBC News, Trump said Iran still retains a reduced but “significant” missile and drone capability despite sustained strikes on its infrastructure.
Fighting has also spread across the region. In Lebanon, Hezbollah said it carried out attacks on Israeli positions in the south, while Israeli airstrikes continued across multiple towns, according to local reports. Iran has reiterated support for Hezbollah as part of the broader conflict.
Despite repeated ceasefire efforts, hostilities continue across multiple fronts, underscoring the fragility of diplomatic efforts as tensions remain high around the Strait of Hormuz.
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