Iran's Revolutionary Guards Announced the Downing of a US Drone Over the Strait of Hormuz

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced it shot down a US MQ-1 drone flying over the Strait of Hormuz, after cargo transits fell sharply and a regional meeting was postponed.

• The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said its air defense system shot down a US MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz.
• The UK Maritime Trade Operations said a vessel was struck by an unknown projectile while crossing the strait on Sunday.
• A regional meeting between Iranian and Gulf officials planned for Monday in Oman was postponed; Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said the decision was to preserve consensus.
• Omani Energy Minister Salim Al-Oufi said the strait will reopen, that disruptions are likely short-term, and that export routes need diversifying.
• US Central Command said the Panama-flagged tanker was hit by an Iranian missile last month, contradicting Iran's claim that it struck a naval mine.
• CENTCOM said Iran again targeted the tanker with a drone over the weekend while it was anchored off Oman's coast.
• CENTCOM accused Iran's Revolutionary Guard of spreading false claims and intimidating commercial shipping in the strait.