Summary US forces in the Middle East shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones that threatened international maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz
(Web Desk) – US forces down two Iranian drones near Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM says
US Central Command (CENTCOM) said American forces in the Middle East shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones earlier on Saturday that it said threatened international maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
"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. American forces remain postured and ready to continue defending against Iranian aggression," CENTCOM posted on X.
Earlier today, U.S. forces in the Middle East shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones that threatened international maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) June 7, 2026
American forces remain postured and ready to continue defending against Iranian aggression.
IRANIAN ASSETS FOR GULF STATES
The US government will attempt to redirect Iranian assets to Gulf States for rebuilding and repairs of future damage caused by Iran, a source familiar with the matter said on Saturday, a day after a wave of attacks by Iran against Kuwait and Bahrain.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has also directed a team to assess the costs of damage already inflicted on Gulf allies by Iran, the source said, adding that the US will consider using Iranian assets to fund those repairs as well.
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The source on Saturday did not specify what kind of assets the Treasury was examining. The language used to describe the new measures did not appear limited to frozen assets.
