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Two Iranian drones were shot down last night near the Strait of Hormuz, according to a U.S. official, while Iranian media reported its military stopped a tanker transiting the strait.

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Strait of Hormuz

Who
U.S. official, Iranian media, President Donald Trump, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
What
Two Iranian drones were shot down last night near the Strait of Hormuz, according to a U.S. official, while Iranian media reported its military stopped a tanker transiting the strait.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:41:05 GMT · 2h 14m ago
Where
Strait of Hormuz ·
Why
Tensions remain high around the Strait of Hormuz, despite President Trump signaling an imminent deal to end the war, which Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson denies.
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The downing of Iranian drones and reported stopping of a tanker in the critical Strait of Hormuz indicate continued military tensions and risks to shipping in the region, even as diplomatic signals for a potential resolution remain mixed.

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