US Claims Drones Shot Down Over Bahrain Amidst Escalating Tensions

The United States reports shooting down two Iranian drones over Bahrain, denying claims of an attack on its radar system. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated it targeted the facility in retaliation for a previous strike on a telecommunications tower near Sirik. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump announced he paused further military strikes against Tehran at the request of Gulf allies but emphasized that negotiations are unnecessary due to Iranian financial leverage and control over the Strait of Hormuz.