US military intercepts two Iranian attack drones targeting commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions.
US forces shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz after Iran attempted to strike commercial ships transiting the critical waterway. The incident follows warnings from Iran’s IRGC Navy to a tanker, which complied to avoid confrontation.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint for global oil shipping, with prior incidents disrupting transit and lifting crude prices. No immediate damage to vessels was reported, but explosions near Sirik were linked to the confrontation.
Markets monitor developments for potential supply chain disruptions, though no immediate oil price reaction was observed.