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US shoots down Iranian drones; Iran retaliates with missiles
Iran retaliated with missiles after US strikes

US shoots down Iranian drones; Iran retaliates with missiles

Jun 06, 2026
09:04 am

What's the story

The United States military has shot down four Iranian drones that were headed toward the Strait of Hormuz. The US Central Command (Centcom) described these drones as "one-way attack drones" and said they posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic. In response to this incident, Centcom confirmed that US forces targeted Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island.

Counterattack

Iran responds to US strikes

Iran responded to the US strikes by launching ballistic missiles at two American air bases in Kuwait and US Navy facilities in Bahrain. According to the IRIB news agency, this was a retaliation for previous US actions against Iranian targets. Centcom reported that six out of seven Iranian missiles were intercepted, while one failed to reach its intended target.

Airport attack

Escalation follows deadly drone strike in Kuwait

The escalation comes after a series of Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait's international airport, which killed one person and injured over 60. The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) denied responsibility for this attack, blaming a US missile interceptor for the damage. However, Centcom refuted this claim, stating that Iran conducted a "deliberate, calculated and unjustified attack" on the airport.

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Stalled talks

Ceasefire negotiations between US and Iran remain stalled

The attacks come as ceasefire negotiations between the US and Iran remain stalled. A deal to end hostilities has not progressed since early April, when a ceasefire was agreed upon. After the ceasefire, the US imposed a blockade on Iranian ports, which President Donald Trump said would stay "in full force and effect until an agreement is reached, certified, and signed."

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