US Military Downs Iranian Drone Near Aircraft Carrier in Arabian Sea

A US official confirmed on Tuesday to Reuters that the military intercepted and shot down an Iranian drone that had approached a US aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea, an incident that underscores the persistent tensions between Washington and Tehran in vital maritime corridors.

According to the official, the Iranian drone came within a range deemed a direct threat, prompting US forces to take immediate action to neutralize it.

This incident follows a series of similar encounters in the region, raising concerns about escalating maritime tensions between the two nations.