Centcom says US forces shot down Iranian drones near Strait of Hormuz

Centcom says US forces shot down Iranian drones near Strait of Hormuz US Central Command (Centcom) said American forces shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones that it said posed a threat to international maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement, Centcom said the drones were intercepted before they could threaten shipping in the strategic waterway. The command added that US forces remain “postured and ready” to continue defending against what it described as Iranian aggression in the region. 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. June 7, 2026

US Central Command (Centcom) said American forces shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones that it said posed a threat to international maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.

In a statement, Centcom said the drones were intercepted before they could threaten shipping in the strategic waterway.

The command added that US forces remain “postured and ready” to continue defending against what it described as Iranian aggression in the region.

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.