US says it destroyed two Iran drones targeting Hormuz shipping

The US military says it has shot down two Iranian attack drones threatening Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic, AFP reports.

“Earlier today, US forces in the Middle East shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones that threatened international maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz,” US Central Command said on its X account.

“American forces remain postured and ready to continue defending against Iranian aggression.”

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