Middle East live: US forces shoot down Iranian drones near Strait of Hormuz
US forces shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz, hours after US President Donald Trump announced a "great settlement" to end the conflict.
US forces shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz, hours after US President Donald Trump announced a "great settlement" to end the conflict.
On Thursday, Iran's top joint military command announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to shoot at any vessel attempting passage, including oil tankers and commercial ships.
Israel is preparing for potential Iranian missile strikes following recent U.S. military strikes on multiple targets across Iran.
On February 14, 2026, Iran responded to a second day of US military strikes by firing missiles at Gulf states and Jordan. No specific casualty or arrest numbers were reported.
Three Indian crew members were reported missing after the US military fired on the tanker Settebello off the coast of Oman; 21 Indian crew members were rescued.