US shoots down Iranian drones near Strait of Hormuz amid talks

US forces shot down multiple Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz on June 13, according to reports citing the US military. This action took place shortly after the White House publicly expressed optimism regarding the ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran.

The incident near the critical Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil transport and a sensitive area of US-Iran confrontation, occurred despite recent positive signals from both nations about nearing a deal. US President Donald Trump had previously criticized Iranian state media reports on the agreement's content, indicating that differences on certain details persisted.

While Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has indicated that a memorandum of understanding could be signed, potentially leading to technical negotiations within 60 days, and that a signing ceremony might occur in Switzerland, the exact status and content of the proposed deal remain unclear. Both sides have continued to release signals suggesting they are close to an agreement, but the formal documents have not yet been signed, and the full details remain undisclosed.