Iranian media reported that two missiles struck Keşm Island in the Hurmuz Strait, with reports of explosion sounds. The Iranian state broadcaster IRIB said its air‑defence forces intercepted and destroyed a U.S. MQ‑9 unmanned aerial vehicle over the island, a claim that the United States has not confirmed. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) responded to the reports, stating that it was aware of the situation and that the area was “relatively calm.” A CENTCOM spokesperson told Al Jazeera that no further comment would be made. The incident comes amid ongoing military tensions between the United States and Iran. Iranian news agencies Tasnim and IRNA cited eyewitness accounts of aircraft noise followed by the impact of two munitions on Keşm Island’s Suza sector. No official confirmation of damage or casualties has yet been released.
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