Unmanned aircraft flew 'too close' to US troops stationed in the country, army spokesperson tells Reuters

Jerusalem argues that drone strike on Israeli-operated vessel didn't just hurt Jewish state but also global interests; defense officials said to discuss possible military response

FM instructs diplomats to push for a response at United Nations, brands Tehran an 'exporter of terrorism, destruction, and instability that are hurting us all'

Tehran has denied the Karaj facility was hit in June drone strike

US consistently blames Iran-linked Iraqi factions for rocket and other attacks on installations housing its personnel; same base targeted last month by armed UAV

Strike comes days after 2 rockets hit unoccupied part of Ain al-Asad airbase without causing damage or casualties; no claim of responsibility

Tehran's foreign ministry spokesman says no reports received on alleged killing of Muslim Shahdan on Syria-Iraq border

Iraqi security forces and local militias sources say Muslim Shahdan and three others died when their vehicle, carrying weapons, was hit just inside Syria after crossing from Iraq

Strike planned several days ago, with Trump telling close associate Senator Lindsey Graham on Monday, apparently while they played golf in Florida

One of the pioneers of UAV warfare, Israel is now on the front lines of an arms race to protect against attacks by unmanned aircraft