US Shoots Down Two Iranian Drones Targeting Hormuz Shipping; Pakistan Mediator Arrives in Tehran

The US military confirmed the downing of two Iranian drones on June 7, 2026, as they approached the critical Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime chokepoint for global oil shipments. The operation was part of a broader pattern of military confrontations between the US and Iran in the region. France24 reported the event as part of the latest clash between the two nations. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi traveled to Tehran on June 6 to seek diplomatic solutions amid rising tensions. The Hindu noted this diplomatic effort as a sign of regional concern over the escalating conflict. The Times of India, however, reported that the US had attacked Iran’s radar sites as the drones approached Hormuz, though no further details were provided. The divergence in reporting highlights the complexity of the situation and the varying perspectives of regional actors.