U.S. Military Shoots Down Iranian Drones Targeting Gulf Allies
The U.S. military reported intercepting Iranian drones launched towards allied nations in the Gulf, amidst heightened tensions and U.S. pressure on Iran.
The exchange of strikes comes as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on Iran to make a deal to end the conflict. <img alt="President Donald Trump arrives to speak to reporters aboard Air Force One en route from Joint Base Andrews, Md., to Eau Claire, Wis., Friday, June 5, 2026." src="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/6152x4100+0+0/resize/6152x4100!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F6b%2F43%2F9a90f1bc4b699dcae4b71d134657%2Fap26156702656210.jpg" ...