US strikes Iranian sites, shoots down four drones

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: June 6, 2026Country: Iran

World / International

US strikes Iranian sites, shoots down four drones

The United States military has shot down four Iranian drones that were launched towards the Strait of Hormuz. The US also conducted strikes on Iranian sites in retaliation.

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