A US fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone approaching an aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea, as tensions rise before upcoming talks between Washington and Tehran. Despite US efforts to de-escalate, the drone continued towards the ship, but no personnel or equipment were harmed. In a separate incident, Iranian forces harassed a US-flagged merchant vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump aims for negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program, amid ongoing unrest in the country following protests against economic instability.
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