The United States said its forces shot down two Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. CENTCOM confirmed the action in a statement on X.
PAF Marks Historic Drone Interception Operation Near Lahore
US Central Command said the drones posed a threat to international maritime traffic. Therefore, US forces engaged and destroyed them.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key global oil route. Any incident in this area raises concern for global shipping and energy markets.
CENTCOM Says Forces Remain Alert
CENTCOM said US forces remain ready for further action. It said troops will continue to defend maritime traffic in the region.
However, Iranian officials did not immediately comment on the incident.
US Considers Iranian Asset Use
Meanwhile, a source familiar with the matter said the US is reviewing options involving Iranian assets. The plan may support repair work in Gulf states.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has ordered an assessment of damage in countries such as Kuwait and Bahrain. The US may use Iranian funds for reconstruction if needed.
Talks Remain Uncertain
Diplomatic discussions between Washington and Tehran continue. However, major disagreements remain over sanctions and security issues.
Iranian adviser Mohsen Rezaei said a possible deal depends on access to $24 billion in frozen assets.
US officials have not confirmed which assets are under review. They also did not clarify whether the plan covers only frozen funds or wider holdings.
For now, both sides continue to explore limited diplomatic contact. Still, tensions in the region remain high.
