US Jet Downs Iranian Drone Near Carrier as Second Clash Unfolds in Strait of Hormuz

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US Jet Downs Iranian Drone Near Carrier as Second Clash Unfolds in Strait of Hormuz

1 sourceUpdated Feb 3, 2026

A routine transit through Middle Eastern waters turned tense Tuesday when U.S. forces destroyed an Iranian drone that moved toward a Navy aircraft carrier, marking the latest flashpoint between Washington and Tehran…

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