Trump Hints at Attack as Iran Shoots Down US Drone over Bandar Abbas

Iran’s military has shot down an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), or drone, over the southern port city of Bandar Abbas. The incident comes amid fears of an escalation into a full-scale war in the Middle East.

According to Al Jazeera on Sunday (25 October 2026), the Tasnim news agency reported that the drone was a LUCAS model developed by the United States.

Trump had earlier said the US could attack Iran at any time—even “tomorrow”—or reach an agreement with the country instead.

“We’re thinking about doing it, maybe tomorrow,” Trump told reporters when asked how seriously he was considering a possible attack, according to Anadolu Agency and Al Jazeera on Sunday (25 October 2026).

Trump made the remarks on Saturday (24 October), US time. He said no one else would know if the US decided to attack Iran again.

“Do you really think I’m going to tell you if I’m going to do it?” he added.

Trump said Iran could still avoid further military action by reaching an agreement with the US. “They want to make a deal, but the question is, will they abide by the deal?” he said.

The Wall Street Journal reported that aircraft aboard the USS George Washington carrier strike group are now on standby.