U.S. naval forces shot down two Iranian drones Thursday that targeted commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, American military officials said.
The intercepts occurred during ongoing patrols aimed at keeping the vital waterway open amid heightened regional tensions and sporadic attacks on merchant vessels.
Central Command said the drones posed an imminent threat to civilian crews transiting one of the world’s busiest oil-shipping corridors.
Maritime insurers have raised premiums on Hormuz routes as navies increase escorts and electronic-warfare monitoring.
Tehran did not immediately comment on the incident, which adds to a series of near-miss encounters between Iranian unmanned aircraft and U.S. warships.
Diplomatic sources on June 12, 2026 said reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting shipping restrictions remained central to any ceasefire arrangement.
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