Strait of Hormuz: US Shoots Down Iranian Drones Amid Progress Towards Agreement – La Nouvelle Tribune

The United States shot down several Iranian drones that were targeting merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident comes as Washington and Tehran, with Pakistan's mediation, are close to a peace agreement. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed optimism about an imminent conclusion. Negotiations focus on fully reopening the strait and Iran's nuclear program.