IRAN CLAIMS DOWNING US DRONE OVER BANDAR ABBAS AFTER TRUMP HINTS AT RENEWED STRIKES

What happened: Iran claimed its air defence system shot down a US drone over the port city of Bandar Abbas, state media reported. The claim has not been independently verified. Why it matters: The report followed President Trump hinting at possible renewed military action against Iran as early as Sunday, while leaving open the possibility of a diplomatic agreement.

Iran claimed its air defence system shot down a US drone over the port city of Bandar Abbas, state media reported. The claim has not been independently verified.

The report followed President Trump hinting at possible renewed military action against Iran as early as Sunday, while leaving open the possibility of a diplomatic agreement.