Iran and US prepare to meet after skirmishes

What happened

The U.S. on Tuesday shot down an uncrewed Iranian drone in the Arabian Sea and intervened when two Iranian military vessels intercepted a U.S. merchant ship in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command said. The incidents occurred amid heightened tensions in the region as President Donald Trump ramps up the U.S. military presence in the region and both countries prepare for bilateral talks later this week.

Who said what

A U.S. Navy F-35C fighter jet shot down an...