Strait Shooting

Uncle Sam knocked five Iranian drones from the sky over the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday.

The U.S. also struck a drone-control station in Iran’s Bandar Abbas before a sixth drone could launch—calling both moves “measured, purely defensive.” Tehran responded by dawn yesterday, claiming it hit a U.S. airbase in Kuwait in retaliation and as a “serious warning” to Washington.

Then, later, the two countries agreed to extend their ceasefire by 60 days and lift restrictions on the Strait. As of reporting, approval from President Trump was still needed, and Iranian state media reported that the deal was not yet finalized.

Meanwhile, a new analysis warned that Washington—already strained from assisting Ukraine—has now burned through 45-50% of key missile stockpiles, which could take up to four years to restock.

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CHRISTIAN RESPONSE
War puts the evil of this world on full display and reminds us of the dire need for the ultimate redemption of this world. Jesus came as light to shine in the darkness. Pray that the Middle East would experience the darkness-penetrating light of Christ. 

“That light shines in the darkness, and yet the darkness did not overcome it.” 
John 1:5 (CSB) (read full passage)