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Fears of war between the United States and Iranhave intensified after a US drone was shot down by Iranian forces.
Iran said on Thursday it downed the unmanned aircraft in Iranian airspace. The US said the drone was in the international territory when it was hit by a surface-to-air missile.
The fast-moving events have provoked international alarm and prompted concern the standoff could escalate into a major open confrontation
Monday, June 24
Productive meeting with King Salman: Pompeo
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a tweet on Monday he had discussed heightened tensions in the region with Saudi Arabia’s King Salman during a meeting in Jeddah.
Pompeo said they also discussed the need to promote maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, following attacks on oil tankers in Gulf waters which Washington and Riyadh blame on Iran.
