The United States bombed Iranian radars after shooting down drones near the Strait of Hormuz

The United States bombed two Iranian radar installations on Friday after intercepting four drones heading towards the Strait of Hormuz, in a new episode of military tension that casts doubt on the stability of the ceasefire reached between Washington and Tehran just two months ago.

The United States Central Command (Centcom) reported that U.S. forces shot down the drones after determining that they posed a threat to commercial navigation in one of the world's most important maritime routes. Subsequently, U.S. aircraft attacked two coastal surveillance radars located in Goruk and on the Iranian island of Qeshm.

According to Centcom, the operation was carried out in exercise of the right to legitimate defense and aimed to prevent further attacks against vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz. The military organization noted that the radars were part of the infrastructure used by Iran to monitor maritime traffic and coordinate military activities in the area.

The incident occurs amid a series of confrontations that have taken place near the strait over the past three weeks. Although the United States maintains that the ceasefire agreed upon in April remains formally in effect, the constant exchanges of attacks have raised doubts about the viability of the truce.

The situation escalated earlier this week when Iranian drones struck a passenger terminal at Kuwait's main airport. The attack resulted in one death, left dozens injured, and forced a temporary suspension of airport operations. The episode heightened regional concerns about a possible expansion of the conflict and generated new international criticism of Tehran's actions.

The events also coincide with a growing instability in Lebanon. Hezbollah, a group backed by Iran, rejected the ceasefire agreement and continued to engage in military actions that have fueled tension in the region. At the same time, Israeli forces maintain operations in large areas of southern Lebanon, complicating diplomatic efforts to reach a broader solution to the conflict.

Tehran has insisted that any lasting agreement must also include guarantees related to the situation in Lebanon. However, the differences between the parties remain deep and have hindered progress in negotiations.

In this context, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, stated that Iran will eventually accept an agreement with Washington, although he acknowledged that the process will take time. During an interview with NBC News, the president defended his administration's strategy and rejected criticisms from those demanding immediate results.

''They are strong, proud, there are things they never thought they would do and that they will have to do. They have no other option, and it takes time,'' Trump said referring to the Iranian leaders and the ongoing talks between the two countries.

The U.S. president also stated that the military operations carried out in recent months have significantly reduced the offensive capability of the Islamic regime. According to Trump, the United States destroyed much of the infrastructure intended for the production and launch of drones and missiles, although he acknowledged that Tehran retains part of its military arsenal.

Meanwhile, indirect contacts between both parties continue through Pakistani mediators. The discussions are taking place through the exchange of drafts of a possible peace agreement aimed at ending months of confrontations and reducing the risk of a broader confrontation in the Middle East.