General · 6 June 2026
US strikes Iran after four drones; Tehran claims missile strikes
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Higher fuel and transport costs are adding pressure on people and businesses as fighting continues around the Strait of Hormuz. On Saturday, U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal monitoring positions after downing four drones launched towards the waterway, while Iran said it fired missiles at U.S. bases in the region. Donald Trump said Tehran still has about 21%-22% of its missiles remaining.
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