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U.S. and Iran exchange fire again as Trump seeks "good deal or no deal"

U.S. and Iran exchange fire again as Trump seeks "good deal or no deal"

Summary

Iran reported shooting down a U.S. drone and firing on a U.S. fighter jet entering its airspace, following U.S. strikes on Iranian forces described as self-defense. President Trump said he wants either a good deal with Iran or no deal, while tensions continue with ongoing military actions and statements from leaders on both sides.

Key Facts

  • Iran claims to have shot down a U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone and fired at an F-35 fighter jet crossing its airspace.
  • The U.S. military carried out strikes on Iranian forces, targeting boats placing mines near the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Four Iranian navy personnel were reportedly killed in the U.S. strikes in southern Iran.
  • President Trump expressed a desire for a good deal with Iran, or no agreement if a good deal is not possible.
  • Israeli airstrikes in eastern Lebanon killed at least twelve people, following Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s order to intensify attacks on Hezbollah.
  • Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said "Death to America" and promised regional nations would stop hosting U.S. bases.
  • The U.S. has lost at least 16 MQ-9 Reaper drones over Iran since the conflict began.
  • Three U.S. F-15 fighter jets were shot down over Kuwait in a friendly fire incident with no casualties.
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