US 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!”