US strikes Iranian radar sites after downing drones over Strait of Hormuz
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US forces have escalated military action in the Strait of Hormuz, striking Iranian coastal radar sites on Goruk and Qeshm Island following multiple interceptions of Iranian attack drones threatening international maritime traffic. This retaliatory move on June 5th and 6th, confirmed by US Central Command, comes as Iran launched ballistic missiles towards US allies Kuwait and Bahrain, marking a dangerous intensification in the 100-day-old conflict despite a fragile ceasefire. The tit-for-tat exchanges shatter any illusion of stability, highlighting the deep instability lingering nearly a hundred days since the US-Israel military campaign against Iran began on February 28. Washington's enforcement of a blockade on Iranian ports has already severely curtailed oil exports, sending global energy prices soaring and disrupting critical supply chains, with Brent crude surpassing $100 per barrel. Iran, through its Revolutionary Guard Corps, claims these radar sites safeguard its borders and accuses the US of violating the April 8 ceasefire, brokered by Pakistan. With Pakistan Interior Minister now in Tehran to restart negotiations, the immediate focus is on de-escalation, yet a clear diplomatic path remains elusive. Observers will be closely watching for Iran's next military response, US defensive posture, and any further disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint responsible for a fifth of global oil supply. The sustained hostilities risk dragging the region into a wider conflict, with severe long-term economic repercussions far beyond the Middle East.