U.S. Forces Shoot Down Iranian Drones in Strait of Hormuz Amid Regional Tensions
U.S. forces intercepted and shot down multiple Iranian attack drones in the Strait of Hormuz on June 13, 2026, according to multiple sources. The event occurred amid stalled peace talks between Tehran and Washington, mediated by Pakistan, despite a fragile truce. The drones were targeting commercial ships, threatening maritime traffic in the strategic waterway.
Where Sources Diverge
The exact number of drones shot down is not specified in all sources.
multiple Iran drones
multiple Iranian drones
several Iranian drones
The timing of the interception relative to the peace deal progress is mentioned in different ways.
after weeks of halting talks between Tehran and Washington
after weeks of halting talks between Tehran and Washington
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The interception came after weeks of halting talks between Tehran and Washington, mediated by Pakistan, that have been marked by threats and exchanges of fire despite a fragile truce agreed in April
The United States said it downed multiple Iranian drones targeting commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz early on Saturday, hours after both sides said a deal to end the Middle East war was closer than ever. The interception came after weeks of halting talks between Tehran and Washington, mediated by Pakistan, that have been marked by threats and exchanges of fire despite a fragile truce agreed in April. US Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees operations in the region, posted on social...
Meanwhile, in Lebanon, Hezbollah said its fighters confronted Israeli forces advancing towards a southern Lebanese town, as Israel pressed on with its strikes
A source told Reuters that the intercepted drones posed a threat to commercial shipping