Trump says U.S destroyed Iranian drone
The U.S. destroyed an Iranian drone over the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, President Trump announced in the East Room of the White House. CBS News' Steven Portnoy joined CBSN with the latest developments.
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Warship takes down Iranian drone
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Iran denies U.S. shot down its drone
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In an interview with CBS News' David Martin, CENTCOM commander Gen. Kenneth McKenzie suggested there were possibly two drones downed in the incident
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U.S. warship destroys Iranian drone over Strait of Hormuz
President Trump announced the "defensive action" in the East Room Thursday
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