Iran Claims Downing of Two US Predator Drones Near Strait of Hormuz; US Destroys Two Iranian Boats in Response

Iran stated that its forces shot down two US Predator drones near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway through which much of the world's oil passes. The Iranian military claimed the drones were part of a US military operation in the region. Meanwhile, the US reported that Iranian boats attempted to seize a drone near the same location, prompting a military response that destroyed the two vessels.