US strikes radar installations in Iran
The US military conducted strikes on radar installations in Iran on June 5, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict. This action followed the interception of Iranian drones that posed a threat to maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Despite a ceasefire in place since April, efforts to achieve a lasting resolution have not succeeded.
- ▪The US attacked radar sites on Iran's southern coast in response to drone threats.
- ▪Four Iranian drones were shot down by US forces before the strikes.
- ▪The US President is facing pressure to find a resolution to the conflict as midterm elections approach.
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US strikes radar installations in IranSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxUS Central Command said in a statement that its forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz (pictured). PHOTO: REUTERSPublished Jun 06, 2026, 08:33 AMUpdated Jun 06, 2026, 08:33 AMWASHINGTON – The US military said it attacked radar sites on Iran’s southern coast on June 5 in the latest flare-up to threaten the ceasefire in the Iran war.US Central Command said in a statement that its forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz, then attacked Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites in the city of Goruk and on Qeshm Island.“The attack drones posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic,” while the…
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