Tehran: Iran’s military has reportedly shot down a US drone near the port city of Bandar Abbas, escalating tensions between Tehran and Washington.
Iran claims to have intercepted 54 US drones in recent months. Previously, a US MQ-9 Reaper drone was reportedly shot down in the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump has warned of renewed military operations if Iran fails to agree to a deal. He has also referred to a possible offensive under the codename “Epic Fury”.
Washington is pushing for an agreement to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
