US downs two Iranian drones aimed at Bahrain radar installation
The US military shot down two attack drones launched by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps toward Bahrain, claiming no harm.
Iran said the strike hit a US radar in Bahrain in revenge for an air attack on a communications tower in its Hormozgan province. The strike marked the latest turn in a conflict that started in February and spread across the Gulf.
Iran has sent missiles and drones at US bases and tried to block shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil and gas. The US replied with a naval blockade on Iranian ports.
Iran also reported two explosions on oil tankers in the Strait. Iran said the ships were on a banned route.
The two supertankers together carried more than 4 million barrels of oil.
- February 28
- Conflict start
- More than 4 million barrels
- Oil tankers capacity
- Strait of Hormuz
- Strategic chokepoint
- Two attack drones
- Drones intercepted
Why it mattersEscalating military tensions in the Gulf raise risks for global oil supplies and international shipping routes vital to the world economy.
AustraliaDisruptions to oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz could raise fuel prices at Australian petrol pumps and increase energy costs.
Corroborated byThe Canberra Times
