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US says it shot down Iranian drones in Hormuz, corridor remains open
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US says it shot down Iranian drones in Hormuz, corridor remains open

From Veฤernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The U.S. military reported shooting down Iranian drones in the Strait of Hormuz, stating the international trade corridor remains open.
  • This incident occurred as the U.S. and Iran signaled progress toward a deal to end a war, with Iran's foreign minister claiming victory.
  • The Strait of Hormuz is a critical transit route for energy supplies, with daily traffic significantly reduced since before the conflict.

The U.S. military announced it "shot down" multiple Iranian drones attempting to strike commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) stated on X that all drones were intercepted, ensuring the "international trade corridor remains open for passage."

Iran launched multiple one-way attack drones in an attempt to strike commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

โ€” U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)Announcing the interception of Iranian drones.

This event unfolded as both the U.S. and Iran indicated a potential agreement to end a war was nearing. A senior U.S. administration official suggested both sides agreed on a document, with Washington anticipating an initial signing soon. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi echoed this sentiment, stating that while changes were possible, a framework agreement showed Iran emerged stronger from the war. "Iran is the winner of the war with the U.S.," he declared on state television.

All were shot down by U.S. forces in the past few hours as traffic in the strait continues unimpeded. The international trade corridor remains open for passage.

โ€” U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)Confirming the drones were neutralized and traffic was unaffected.

Araghchi also indicated Iran would work with Oman to maintain control over traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway that previously handled one-fifth of global oil and gas supplies. "Our sword will always hang over the Strait of Hormuz," he stated, referencing a "memorandum of understanding" that reportedly calls for opening the strait and lifting the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports.

Iran is the winner of the war with the U.S.

โ€” Abbas AraghchiIranian Foreign Minister, commenting on the potential peace deal.

Traffic through the strait has drastically decreased. Before Iran's near-total blockade in response to the U.S.-Israeli offensive, approximately 130 ships passed daily. According to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), fewer than 10 vessels now transit the strait each day. The strait remains a crucial route for energy transit, accounting for a significant portion of global oil and liquefied natural gas.

Our sword will always hang over the Strait of Hormuz.

โ€” Abbas AraghchiIranian Foreign Minister, emphasizing control over the vital waterway.
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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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