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US says it shot down two Iranian drones near Strait of Hormuz
U.S. forces downed two Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz after Tehran appeared to target commercial ships, continuing a pattern of hostilities between the nations.
- On Thursday, U.S. forces shot down two Iranian "one-way attack drones" as Tehran attempted to strike commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, marking the latest clash between the two nations.
- President Donald Trump announced a "great settlement" to end the war on Friday, yet Iran's Foreign Ministry said it has not reached a final decision on the deal, citing lack of Iranian leadership approval.
- India lodged a strong protest on Thursday after confirming three American military strikes on merchant ships near Oman killed three Indian nationals over four days, marking New Delhi's first public acknowledgement of the targeting.
- France proposed a maritime security partnership with India to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, while international bodies condemned the attacks on merchant vessels carrying Indian crews.
- Global oil prices fell to two-month lows on Friday, while OPEC lowered its 2026 demand growth forecast to 970,000 barrels per day amid geopolitical tensions and production challenges in the region.
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