US downs Iranian drones near Strait of Hormuz on day 100
U.S. forces intercepted two Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz on the 100th day of the ongoing Middle East conflict.
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escalating
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AFBytes briefing
Disruption risk in the Strait of Hormuz directly influences global oil supply and therefore U.S. gasoline and heating costs.
What to watch next
- Track the next weekly EIA inventory report and any Pentagon statements on additional drone activity for escalation signals.