Following Iranian media reports that a U.S. aircraft had been downed near Bushehr, Iran, U.S. Central Command has put out a release refuting the claims.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) accused Iran on Thursday of an “egregious ceasefire violation” for firing a ballistic missile at Kuwait and launching “five one-way attack drones that posed a clear threat in and near the Strait of Hormuz.”
U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reportedly reached a tentative agreement to extend the fragile ceasefire between the two countries by 60 days and launch negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program, though President Donald Trump has not yet signed off on the deal.
US denies Iranian claims of aircraft interception near Bushehr
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That means negotiating with Iran was a huge mistake. The US lost the momentum and can only regain the upper hand by sacrificing more men & materiel.
Iran’s claimed drone interception has renewed attention on Tehran’s military capabilities after months of bombardment.
Gulf condemns Iran attack on Kuwait after US strikes on IRGC
- The United States has carried out new “defensive” strike son an Iranian military site allegedly posing a threat to US forces and maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
- In response, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it launched an attack on an “American airbase” and warns of “more decisive” action should US “aggression” continue.
- The Israeli military issues forced displacement orders for the entire population of southern Lebanon – tens of thousands of people – with troops crossing the strategic Litani River and being confronted by Hezbollah.
- Aid agencies warn of an “absolute catastrophe” in south Lebanon during Israel’s relentless bombardment and intensifying ground invasion.