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June 5, 2026
U.S. Shoots Down More Iranian Drones Amid Ongoing Gulf Tensions
- The U.S. military shot down two Iranian drones threatening maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, following the interception of four other drones the previous day.
- The U.S. plans to allow Iranian assets to support repairs in Gulf states affected by Iranian attacks, indicating a shift in approach amid ongoing tensions.
- Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is in Tehran for negotiations aimed at easing U.S.-Iran relations, which have been strained by recent military actions.
5 Sources
- US military shoots down 4 Iranian drones heading toward Strait of HormuzJun 5, 2026 at 11:01 PM · The Hill
- US shoots down four Iranian drones bound for Strait of HormuzJun 5, 2026 at 11:58 PM · Independent
- U.S. military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Gulf alliesJun 6, 2026 at 4:15 AM · NPR
- US and Iran exchange strikes in Gulf in latest test of ceasefireJun 6, 2026 at 6:16 AM · BBC
- US forces shoot down 2 Iranian drones threatening Strait of Hormuz traffic, CENTCOM saysJun 7, 2026 at 6:59 AM · CNN