### [2026-06-12](/feed/2026/06/12/index.md)

##### 2026 Iran war
# The United States Central Command says that American forces have intercepted multiple Iranian drones targeting commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. They also reaffirm that the "international trade corridor remains open for transit". 




### Sources:

1. [Haaretz](https://www.haaretz.com/middle-east-news/2026-06-13/ty-article/.premium/u-s-military-says-it-downed-iranian-drones-targeting-hormuz-shipping/0000019e-bfd6-dd0a-a19f-bffec2250000)
2. [The Hill](https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5922688-us-forces-down-iranian-drones/)

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5. [Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov states that Russia can supply energy to China and other countries affected by disruptions in shipments through the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war. ](/feed/2026/04/15/russian-foreign-minister-sergey-lavrov-states-that-russia-can-supply-energy-to-china-and-other-countries-affected-by-dis.md) _Context: 2026 Iran war, Strait of Hormuz_
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