U.S. and Iran exchange fire again as Trump seeks "good deal or no deal"
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have escalated as both nations exchanged fire amid ongoing military operations. Iran claims to have shot down a U.S. drone and targeted an F-35 fighter jet, while the U.S. conducted airstrikes on Iranian forces. Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that a diplomatic agreement with Iran remains a possibility despite the recent hostilities.
- ▪Iran shot down a U.S. Reaper drone and fired at an F-35 fighter jet entering its airspace.
- ▪The U.S. military conducted self-defense strikes against Iranian forces, claiming to protect its troops.
- ▪Iran's Supreme Leader stated that regional nations would no longer serve as shields for U.S. bases.
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Live Live Updates: Iran and U.S. exchange fire again as Trump seeks "a good deal or no deal" at all By Frank Andrews, Frank Andrews Frank Andrews is a CBS News journalist based in London. Read Full Bio Frank Andrews, Khaled Wassef May 26, 2026 / 7:09 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google What to know about the Iran war today:Iran claimed Tuesday to have shot down another U.S. Reaper drone and shot at an F-35 fighter jet that entered the country's airspace, after the U.S. military said "self-defense strikes" overnight targeted Iranian forces, but with "restraint" amid a fragile ceasefire.Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that an agreement with Iran was still possible despite the U.S.
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