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Exclusive-US Forces Shoot Down Iranian Attack Drones, Source Says

WASHINGTON, ⁠June 12 (Reuters) – ⁠U.S. forces shot down ​multiple Iranian one-way ‌attack drones heading toward ‌the ⁠Strait ⁠of Hormuz, a source familiar with ​the matter told Reuters on Friday, in ​the latest military flare-up ⁠even as ⁠Washington and ⁠Tehran cite ​progress in peace talks.

The ​source, who ⁠spoke on condition of anonymity, said the ⁠drones had posed a threat to commercial ⁠traffic.

President Donald Trump had warned Iran earlier on Friday against firing more drones at ships attempting to transit the ⁠Strait, saying Tehran “better get their act together, and FAST!”

(Reporting by Phil ​Stewart; Editing by ​William Mallard)

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