Washington, June 13, 2026 — The Europe Today: The United States has shot down several Iranian drones that were reportedly heading toward the Strait of Hormuz, according to a source cited by Reuters on Friday.
The incident took place just hours after reports emerged suggesting progress in negotiations between Washington and Tehran, marking a renewed escalation in tensions between the two countries.
The source said the drones were considered a potential threat to commercial shipping in the strategically vital waterway, one of the world’s most important routes for global oil and trade flows.
Earlier on Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran against launching additional drone attacks on vessels passing through the strait, underscoring growing concerns over maritime security in the region.
The latest development adds to a series of recent military and diplomatic tensions between the United States and Iran, even as both sides have intermittently signaled interest in dialogue.
