US downs Iranian drones in Strait of Hormuz despite peace deal progress

AF Agence France-PresseSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-13 · 05:25 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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The United States reported downing multiple Iranian drones in the Strait of Hormuz early Saturday. These drones were reportedly launched in an attempt to strike commercial ships transiting the waterway. This incident occurred just hours after both Iran and the US indicated that a deal to end the Middle East war was nearing completion. The interception follows weeks of difficult negotiations between Tehran and Washington, mediated by Pakistan, which have been characterized by threats and exchanges of fire despite a fragile truce established in April. US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the drone launches and subsequent interception.

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Iran had launched multiple one-way attack drones in an attempt to strike commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

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The United States said it downed multiple Iranian drones targeting commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Talks between Tehran and Washington, mediated by Pakistan, have been marked by threats and exchanges of fire.

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A deal to end the Middle East war was reported to be closer than ever before the drone incident.

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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 media that Iran had “launched multiple one-way attack drones in an attempt to strike commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz”.

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