The United States shot down Iranian drones threatening the vital Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant escalation in a conflict that has now entered its 100th day. As indirect talks stall amidst rising tensions, the stakes for international maritime safety and regional stability have never been higher.

U.S. military downs Iranian drones targeting the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions and fragile ceasefire efforts in the region.

Iran and the US have exchanged a series of attacks near the strait of Hormuz, imperilling efforts to reach a peace deal

The skirmish was the latest in a string that has tested the two-month-old ceasefire. | World News