US strikes Iranian radar sites after drone launch

U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites on Saturday after shooting down four drones launched by Iran toward the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. Central Command. The U.S. military believes the drones were targeting regional maritime traffic. The strikes hit surveillance sites in Goruk and Qeshm Island, both located on the Strait of Hormuz. This incident occurs amidst largely indirect negotiations between the U.S. and Iran aimed at securing an interim deal to halt a three-month-old war, with Iran seeking access to oil revenue and sanctions waivers. U.S. President Donald Trump is facing domestic pressure over rising gas prices and commented on Iran's remaining missile and drone capabilities, estimating Iran has about 21%-22% of its missiles left. In a parallel conflict, Iran-aligned armed group Hezbollah has engaged in attacks on Israeli troops in southern Lebanon, with Iran reaffirming support for Hezbollah and demanding Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon as a condition for any peace deal with Washington. Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem rejected a U.S.-brokered pact between Israel and the Lebanese government, while Lebanon's parliament speaker Nabih Berri suggested a withdrawal of Hezbollah from southern Lebanon if Israeli troops simultaneously left occupied territory. The war, which began in late February with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, has seen ceasefires that Trump described as 'shooting in a more moderate manner'. Iranian military forces also reportedly fired warning missiles at two U.S. Navy destroyers in the Gulf of Oman, though U.S. Central Command denied this, stating Iranian forces did not attack or fire at U.S. Navy warships.