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The United States and Iran signaled on Friday, June 12, that an agreement to end their war was close, but hours later US forces shot down multiple Iranian one-way attack drones heading toward the Strait of Hormuz.

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Strait of Hormuz, Iran

Who
United States, Iran, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, US forces
What
The United States and Iran signaled on Friday, June 12, that an agreement to end their war was close, but hours later US forces shot down multiple Iranian one-way attack drones heading toward the Strait of Hormuz.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:54:05 GMT · 3h 13m ago
Where
Strait of Hormuz, Iran ·
Why
An agreement to end the war between the US and Iran was close, but new military actions flared when Iranian drones posed a threat to commercial traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

A tentative peace deal between the US and Iran is imminent, potentially reopening the Strait of Hormuz and impacting global oil prices while addressing Iran's nuclear program. However, new military engagements near the strait highlight persistent tensions and a fragile path to peace.

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    The United States and Iran signaled that an agreement to end their war was close, with US forces shooting down multiple Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz hours after an Iranian official said his country had emerged stronger from the conflict.
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    The United States and Iran signaled on Friday, June 12, that an agreement to end their war was close, but hours later, US forces shot down multiple Iranian one-way attack drones heading toward the Strait of Hormuz.
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    The United States and Iran signaled on Friday, June 12, that an agreement to end their war was close, but hours later US forces shot down multiple Iranian one-way attack drones heading toward the Strait of Hormuz.
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