The U.S. launched strikes on Iranian coastal surveillance sites after intercepting drones near the Strait of Hormuz, marking the latest escalation in the three-month conflict that continues to threaten global energy markets and regional stability.

US Strikes Follow Drone Interceptions Near Strait Of Hormuz The U.S. military said Saturday it shot down four Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz before launching retaliatory strikes against surveillance and radar facilities in Goruk and Qeshm Island, two strategic locations overlooking the critical shipping corridor.

Moments ago, CENTCOM forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones that were launched toward the Strait of Hormuz.

The attack drones posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic.

U.S. forces subsequently struck Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites in Goruk and…— U.S.