US Forces Intercept Iranian Attack Drones in the Strait of Hormuz
US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones in the Strait of Hormuz early Friday morning. The interception occurred amid accusations from Washington that Iran had targeted commercial vessels with Indian crews transiting the waterway. Despite the 'Islamabad MoU' negotiations, the US continues to enforce a strict naval blockade, having redirected 139 ships and disabled 9 non-compliant vessels since April. Iranian state media denied the attack but claimed the right to defend the strait.
Date: June 12, 2026
Location: Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: naval
Severity: HIGH
Source: CBS News