The United States carried out strikes on Iranian military sites over the weekend after Iran shot down an American MQ-1 Predator drone, according to U.S. Central Command. The strikes targeted radar and drone control facilities around the city of Geruk and on Qeshm Island on Saturday and Sunday.

U.S. Central Command said the "measured and deliberate strikes" were conducted "in response to aggressive Iranian actions that included the shootdown of a U.S. MQ-1 drone that was operating over international waters." The military said U.S. fighter aircraft eliminated Iranian air defenses, a ground control station, and two one-way attack drones. No American troops were reported injured in the attacks.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard acknowledged the U.S. strikes and said it responded with a retaliatory attack, without specifying the target location. Kuwait reported that its air defenses opened fire early Monday morning to intercept incoming drone and missile fire, suggesting it may have been the target of Iran's response. Kuwait hosts U.S. Army Central, the Mideast forward command for the Army.

The exchanges represent the latest escalation between the U.S. and Iran amid ongoing tensions in the Gulf region. Iran has maintained control over the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global energy supplies as approximately one-fifth of all oil and natural gas traded passes through the narrow waterway. The Gulf region produces 30% of globally traded chemical fertilizers, raising concerns about potential food shortages.

The strikes come as both countries have indicated they are continuing to negotiate, particularly over Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium. President Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social platform Monday expressing optimism about potential talks, writing that "Iran really wants to make a deal, and it will be a good one for the U.S.A." However, the ongoing military exchanges highlight the fragile nature of diplomatic efforts in the region.