U.S. Central Command (Centcom) reported on June 13, 2026, that U.S. forces intercepted and shot down an unspecified number of Iranian one-way attack drones in the Strait of Hormuz. The drones were reportedly targeting commercial ships. Centcom communicated this information via the social media platform X.
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US Forces Down Iranian Drones in Strait of Hormuz, According to Centcom
On June 13, 2026, U.S. Central Command announced that U.S. forces shot down Iranian drones in the Strait of Hormuz, which were aimed at commercial vessels. The incident occurs amid ongoing negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.
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US forces shoot down Iranian drones targeting ships in Stait of Hormuz: Centcom
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US Forces Down Iranian Drones in Strait of Hormuz, According to Centcom