West Asia may have just entered its most dangerous phase? Iran strikes hostile UAV over Persian Gulf

Iran claimed its air defenses shot down a “hostile drone” near Qeshm Island close to the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of a dangerous new phase in Gulf tensions. Iranian media said the drone was intercepted using the Arash-e Kamangir air defense system, described as having “hidden capabilities.” The incident came as reports claimed Tehran may move enriched uranium to China amid fragile U.S.-Iran negotiations. With Hormuz remaining the world’s most critical oil chokepoint, the latest drone scare is fueling concerns that another major confrontation in West Asia may already be brewing.