WASHINGTON, United States, June 13, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - US forces have "downed" several Iranian drones targeting commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the military said late Friday.

"Iran launched multiple one-way attack drones in an attempt to strike commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz," US Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees operations in the region, posted on X.

CENTCOM insisted that the strait "remains open for transit."