Iran Claims Strike on U.S. Drone, Washington Calls It a “Total Lie”

Iran has claimed its forces struck a U.S. drone, but Washington dismissed the assertion as a “total lie.” The conflicting accounts emerged amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington, with both sides exchanging accusations over military activity in the region. U.S. officials did not provide detailed evidence about the drone’s status, while Iranian authorities offered few verifiable details about the alleged strike. The dispute could increase risks of miscalculation and further complicate diplomatic efforts to ease regional tensions there.