Iranian forces target US naval drone near Strait of Hormuz after US strikes on oil tankers

Iranian forces attempted to intercept a US naval drone near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions following US military strikes on three Iranian oil tankers in retaliation for IRGC ballistic missile attacks on two US Navy warships. The incident marks a direct military exchange between the US and Iran, raising the risk of broader conflict in a critical maritime chokepoint. The status of the drone and any damage remains unconfirmed.