U.S. Shoots Down Two Iranian Drones Threatening Maritime Traffic in Strait of Hormuz

07/06/2026

U.S. Shoots Down Two Iranian Drones Threatening Maritime Traffic in Strait of Hormuz

FLORIDA, TAMPA, Jun 7: U.S. forces shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday after they were deemed a threat to international maritime traffic, according to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).

In a statement posted on X, CENTCOM said the drones were intercepted by American forces operating in the Middle East. The command added that U.S. forces remain fully prepared to defend against what it described as Iranian aggression and to safeguard freedom of navigation in the strategically important waterway.

The incident comes amid heightened tensions in the region and ongoing concerns over the security of international shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical corridor for global energy supplies.