Event Brief
U.S. strikes Iranian military sites; Iran targets U.S. base
Filed: Jun 01, 2026 at 1:04 AM ET
Summary: U.S. Central Command says it struck Iranian military sites after Iran shot down a U.S. MQ-1 drone.
WHO: U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)
WHAT: Said it struck Iranian military sites after Iran shot down a U.S. MQ-1 drone and that U.S. aircraft eliminated Iranian air defenses and drones.
WHEN: Jun 01, 2026 at 12:36 AM ET
WHERE: Iran (Gulf coast)
WHY: Iran shot down a U.S. MQ-1 drone operating over international waters.
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