Iran launches drone attack on commercial ship in Strait of Hormuz; U.S. forces intercept
By
Barak Ravid
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Summary
Iran fired four one-way attack drones at a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the second such skirmish in 48 hours. U.S. Central Command forces shot down the drones. The incident occurred shortly after President Trump stated he's in no rush for a nuclear deal with Iran and suggested Tehran believes it can outlast the U.S. due to upcoming midterm elections.
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U.S. Central Command said in a statement its forces 'shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones that posed a threat around the Strait of Hormuz.'
President Trump said at a Cabinet meeting he's in no rush for a deal and suggested that Tehran thought it could 'out-wait' because of the upcoming midterm elections.
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