US Forces Shoot Down Iranian Drones Targeting Commercial Ships in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. forces intercepted and shot down multiple Iranian one-way attack drones targeting commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. Central Command. The drones posed a threat to maritime traffic, but shipping remained unaffected. This incident occurred amid ongoing peace talks between Washington and Tehran, with officials from both sides indicating progress toward a potential agreement. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described Iran as emerging stronger from the confrontation, while tensions persist in the region.