US shoots down 2 Iran drones in Hormuz Strait, 'fight if attacked, negotiate if possible'

U.S. military forces downed two Iranian attack drones on the night of June 6, local time, as they posed a threat to maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).

CENTCOM announced on its X account that U.S. forces in the Middle East had neutralized the drones, emphasizing their constant readiness to deter Iranian aggression. This action follows previous reports from CENTCOM indicating the downing of four Iranian attack drones heading toward the strait, followed by airstrikes on Tehran's coastal radar surveillance stations.

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In today, U.S. forces in the Middle East have shot down two one-way attack drones from Iran, as they threatened international maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.

These escalating retaliatory actions, including Iranian missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait on the same day, are occurring despite weeks of indirect negotiations between Washington and Tehran aimed at resolving the conflict. The situation highlights the persistent volatility in the region.

Adding another layer to the diplomatic efforts, Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reportedly traveled to Tehran on June 6 to engage in new talks on behalf of the U.S. He carried a letter from Pakistani leadership to Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. Meanwhile, the U.S. is considering redirecting some Iranian assets to help Kuwait and Bahrain cover damages from recent Tehran attacks, a move that could further impact the fragile ceasefire.

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U.S. forces are always ready to continue deterring Iranian aggression.