Iran claims strike on US radar as Gulf tensions escalate

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The reported radar attack marks a potentially significant escalation because it would represent a direct claim of Iranian action against US military assets in a Gulf state. The claims could not be independently verified in the available reporting, and Iran also says the incident followed a US strike on communications infrastructure inside Iran.[3] Saudi Arabia has separately intercepted Houthi missiles and drones aimed toward Riyadh, Mecca and other areas, while Washington has so far held off on announcing new military action after appeals from Gulf allies.[1]

Sources: NPR, Anadolu Agency, Just Security, Associated Press