live U.S. downs Iranian drones as strikes deepen tensions in Gulf

U.S. downs Iranian drones as strikes deepen tensions in Gulf
Firefighters work to extinguish fire in the aftermath of Iranian drone attacks, according to Bahrain's Interior Ministry, at a location given as Bahrain, 11 June 2026.
Reuters

The United States and Iran have traded fresh strikes, with the U.S.  hitting military sites and Iran launching missiles and drones at bases and ships near the Strait of Hormuz. Shipping remains active, but tensions are rising as calls grow for restraint and renewed talks.

⦿ 03:21 GMT | UPDATE

Hezbollah claims 17 attacks on Israeli targets in Lebanon

Anadolu

Hezbollah says it carried out 17 attacks on Israeli forces and positions in southern and eastern Lebanon, targeting soldiers, vehicles and a command centre with rockets, artillery and drones.

The group also claimed it shot down and intercepted Israeli drones, while Israel has not yet commented.

⦿ 02:51 GMT | UPDATE

U.S. says Strait traffic continues after Iranian drone incident

Reuters

A U.S. official says commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continues, despite the latest tensions.

The official said Iran appeared to target ships transiting the waterway in the recent incident.

⦿ 02:48 GMT | UPDATE

Iranian forces prevent tanker from entering Strait of Hormuz without coordination, state media reports

Reuters

Iranian forces did not allow a tanker to enter the Strait of Hormuz without coordination to pass, Iranian state media reported early on Friday, shortly after sounds of explosions were heard near the port city of Bandar Abbas.

⦿ 02:43 GMT | BREAKING

U.S. downs Iranian drones near Strait of Hormuz

Reuters

U.S. forces have shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz, according to a U.S. official.

The drones appeared to target commercial ships, though the official said traffic through the waterway continues.

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