US forces down Iranian drones in Hormuz as peace deal nears
US forces intercepted two Iranian one-way attack drones targeting commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, an American official said, noting that traffic flow continues through the vital waterway despite the attempted strikes, which came hours after President Donald Trump indicated Washington and Tehran were nearing an agreement to end the war.
US forces shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones that were attempting to strike commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, an American official said Thursday. The attempted attack occurred as tensions remain high in the strategic waterway — a vital chokepoint for global energy shipments.
"It appears Iran has attempted to strike commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz tonight. US forces shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones. Traffic flow through the Strait continues," the official said, according to NBC News. No further details were provided regarding the targeted vessels or any damage resulting from the incident.
Diplomatic breakthrough imminent
The reported drone activity came hours after US President Donald Trump said Washington was close to reaching an agreement with Iran on ending the war. Trump stated that the agreement could be signed "very soon, maybe over the weekend," signaling a potential diplomatic breakthrough after months of conflict.
Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner would represent the US at a possible signing ceremony in Europe, Trump added. The White House has not specified the exact location or date for the proposed ceremony, though officials indicated preparations are underway for the high-level diplomatic event.
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