CENTCOM: U.S. Forces Down Multiple Iranian One-Way Attack Drones Launched in an Attempt to Strike Commercial Shipping in Strait of Hormuz

STRAIT OF HORMUZ — According to a statement by U.S. Central Command, U.S. forces intercepted and shot down multiple one-way attack drones that Iran launched in an attempt to strike commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz on June 13.

Central Command stated that the interceptions occurred in recent hours. Traffic flow through the strait continues unimpeded. The international trade corridor remains open for transit.

The statement said that Iran launched the drones in an attempt to strike commercial vessels, and said that U.S. forces intercepted every drone. No damage to shipping or disruption to transit was reported.

The statement provided no specific count of drones, launch locations, interception times, or engagement details beyond the outcome.

Subsequent searches of official U.S. Central Command channels as of June 13 confirmed no additional public updates expanding on drone numbers, specific vessels targeted, or follow-on actions tied to this incident.

CENTCOM assessed that the launch posed a threat to regional maritime traffic. All drones were downed before any impact occurred. Commercial shipping continued without interruption.

Official Statements

• U.S. Central Command, June 13: “Iran launched multiple one-way attack drones in an attempt to strike commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. forces have downed all of them in recent hours as traffic flow through the strait continues unimpeded. The international trade corridor remains open for transit.”