InternationalSaturday, 6 June 2026·The Hindu
U.S. strikes Iranian radar sites after drone launch: Strait of Hormuz tensions and defence facts
On June 5, 2026, the U.S. military said it struck Iranian radar sites after Iran launched four drones toward the Strait of Hormuz.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On June 5, 2026, the U.S. military said it carried out defensive strikes on Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites at Goruk and Qeshm Island after Iran launched four attack drones toward the Strait of Hormuz.
Key specifics
- Iran launched 4 attack drones toward the Strait of Hormuz.
- The U.S. military shot down all 4 drones.
- Targets named: radar sites at Goruk and Qeshm Island.
- The U.S. described the action as a “defensive” strike.
- The drones were said to pose an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic.
Exam lens
Question type: international relations and strategic geography; key facts: Strait of Hormuz, 4 drones, Goruk, Qeshm Island, June 5, 2026. TNPSC one-liner: Which strait was mentioned when the U.S. said it struck Iranian radar sites after a drone launch?