US military downs Iranian drones in Strait of Hormuz

The United States military has successfully intercepted and destroyed several Iranian attack drones that were targeting commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The operation was confirmed by the U.S. Central Command in a statement released early Saturday morning.

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American forces have shot down all of them in the past few hours, while traffic through the strait continues without hindrance.

According to U.S. Central Command, all the drones were shot down within the past few hours. Crucially, the statement emphasized that maritime traffic through the vital international trade route, the Strait of Hormuz, continues without any disruption. The exact number of drones downed was not specified.

Iran has not yet issued an official comment regarding the incident. This development comes at a time when the United States and Iran are reportedly engaged in negotiations aimed at reaching a potential agreement to de-escalate tensions. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi indicated on Friday that significant progress has been made in finalizing the text of an agreement, although it awaits formal signing.

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The international trade route remains open for passage.

An unnamed U.S. official confirmed to Reuters that a consensus on the text, described as a memorandum of understanding, has been reached. This official suggested that the agreement aligns with key objectives set by U.S. President Donald Trump and has advanced the negotiations considerably. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who has been mediating between the two nations, also expressed optimism on Friday about the prospects for a peace deal, stating that "Peace has never been closer than it is now."

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Pakistan is now working closely with both sides to finalize the next steps. Peace has never been closer than it is now.