Iran Attacks US Drone Near the Strait of Hormuz

Iran has claimed that it shot down a US MQ-1 drone near the Strait of Hormuz. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reportedly confirmed the claim on Monday, although Iran has not disclosed details about the drone’s mission or intended target. The development comes amid continued tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has previously targeted US unmanned aircraft, according to the supplied information.

US President Donald Trump has also reiterated his tough stance on Iran’s oil resources. He reportedly said the war would continue until the US gains control over Iran’s crude oil and indicated that Iranian oil fields could be brought under US control, similar to Venezuela. Trump also claimed that revenue from Venezuelan oil had supported warfare in the past. He further said the nearly seven-month-long war would end within this year.