U.S. Launches Second Defensive Strike on Iran Amid Negotiation Pressure

The US Central Command says it conducted a second defensive strike on Iran in three days, hitting four Iranian one-way attack drones around the Strait of Hormuz and a Bandar Abbas ground control station that was about to launch a fifth drone; the strikes come amid fragile ceasefire talks aimed at ending the conflict and reopening the Strait, as Trump asserts some progress but warns Tehran that they may 'finish the job' if talks stall. Analysts say any deal would hinge on Tehran giving up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium in exchange for sanctions relief; Iran has about 440.9 kg enriched to 60% and has not publicly committed to relinquishing it.