US Forces Shoot Down Two Iranian Attack Drones Near Strait Of Hormuz Amid Peace Talks

Published 7 June 2026 · world

US Forces Shoot Down Two Iranian Attack Drones Near Strait Of Hormuz Amid Peace Talks Published By, Last Updated: June 07, 2026, 07:15 IST American

US Forces Shoot Down Two Iranian Attack Drones Near Strait Of Hormuz Amid Peace Talks Published By, Last Updated: June 07, 2026, 07:15 IST American forces shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones threatening commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, according to US Central Command. The US military said Iranian attack drones were threatening Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic. (Representative Image) The United States military has intercepted and destroyed two Iranian one-way attack drones that posed a threat to international maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a statement released by US Central Command (CENTCOM). In a post shared on social media on Sunday, CENTCOM said American forces operating in the Middle East successfully shot down the drones after they were assessed to be threatening commercial and international shipping routes in the strategically vital waterway.

“Earlier today, U.S. forces in the Middle East shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones that threatened international maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz," CENTCOM said in its statement. Earlier today, U.S. forces in the Middle East shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones that threatened international maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.American forces remain postured and ready to continue defending against Iranian aggression. — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) June 7, 2026 The military command added that U.S. forces remain on high alert and are prepared to respond to further threats in the region. “American forces remain postured and ready to continue defending against Iranian aggression," the statement said. Pak Minister Visits Tehran Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran on Saturday as Islamabad continues its diplomatic efforts to help ease escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, according to reports from regional media outlets.

The visit marks Naqvi’s third trip to Iran in recent weeks, highlighting Pakistan’s active role in encouraging dialogue and reducing friction between the two countries. Upon landing in the Iranian capital, Naqvi was welcomed by Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, state broadcaster Press TV reported. During his stay, the Pakistani minister is expected to meet several senior Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, to discuss regional developments and avenues for diplomatic engagement, according to the Tasnim news agency. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Devanshe Pandey Senior Sub-Editor Devanshe Pandey is a journalist with over six years of experience decoding the fast-moving worlds of politics and global affairs. Currently on the political and international desk at CNN-News18, she b...