‘DRONE DOWNED’: U.S. F-35 Intercepts Iranian Aircraft After Tanker Siege Attempt – OXY NEWS CHANNEL

In this Wednesday, February 4, 2026 report, OXY NEWS CHANNEL details the twin provocations in the Middle East. We break down the destruction of the Shahed drone near the USS Abraham Lincoln and the attempted seizure of the M/V Stena Imperative in the Strait of Hormuz. The segment features analysis of Iran’s "probing actions" meant to test U.S. naval defenses and the White House’s decision to proceed with Friday’s bilateral talks in Oman despite the escalation.