UK forces shoot down Iranian drone over Iraq as tensions rise

UK forces in Iraq shot down a drone that was fired from Iran. This action is part of a broader effort by Western militaries to counter Iranian-made drones, a challenge being compared to dealing with roadside bombs in past wars.

Separately, an Iranian Kurdish opposition leader based in Iraq said a ground military operation from Iraq into Iran is now 'highly likely.' This statement points to the potential for the conflict to escalate further on the ground.