US says it intercepted Iranian drones, hit radar sites

The U.S. military said it intercepted four Iranian drones launched toward ships in the Strait of Hormuz and struck radar sites on Iran’s Qeshm Island and in Goruk on Friday, as ceasefire talks with Iran continued after the conflict began on February 28.

Separately, Israel reported intercepting what it called a “hostile aircraft” and said two other aircraft targeted an area where Israeli forces were stationed in southern Lebanon. The Israeli military said there were no casualties.

The developments were reported as the United States and Iran continued discussions aimed at ending the war, while military actions persisted across multiple fronts in the region.

U.S. military reports drone interceptions and strikes

U.S. Central Command said the four drones were aimed at ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a key passageway for global energy shipments. It said the U.S. military also struck radar sites on Iran’s Qeshm Island and in Goruk, on Iran’s southern coast.

The military’s statement did not provide additional details in the material provided, including the timing beyond saying the incidents occurred on Friday.

Israel reports operations in southern Lebanon and West Bank incident

In Lebanon, Israel continued strikes in the south, including around Beaufort Castle, despite a renewed U.S.-mediated ceasefire announced in talks between Israel and Lebanon, according to the material provided.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun accused Iran of using Lebanon as a bargaining chip in negotiations with the United States.

In the occupied West Bank, Israeli forces killed a seven-month-old Palestinian infant near Hebron and injured the child’s parents, according to the material provided.

Trump says talks with Iran should not be rushed

U.S. President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran should not be rushed and that he wanted any agreement to serve U.S. national interests. In an interview with Meet the Press , he compared the conflict’s roughly three-month duration with the 19-year Vietnam War.

Officials have not announced a timeline for the next steps in the talks, and military activity reported on Friday underscored the fragility of the ceasefire efforts.