Written by Layla Hassan
DUBAI — June 7, 2026 — The US-Iran military confrontation entered its 100th day on Sunday as American forces shot down two Iranian attack drones threatening international shipping in the Strait of Hormuz — the latest in a relentless cycle of strikes and interceptions that has gripped the Gulf region since late February.
US Central Command confirmed the interceptions, saying the drones were heading toward commercial vessels in the strategic chokepoint through which roughly 20% of the world’s oil flows. The downing brought the total number of Iranian drones intercepted near Hormuz to at least six in 48 hours.
In a parallel development, Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran on Sunday carrying a sealed letter from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief General Asim Munir addressed to Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. Naqvi delivered the message during a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the GEO news network reported, citing Iranian state media. Islamabad has positioned itself as a key mediator between Washington and Tehran since the April 8 ceasefire, and officials said the letter was aimed at preventing the fragile truce from collapsing entirely.
The letter comes as both sides appear to be testing each other’s limits. Washington is considering redirecting $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets to pay Gulf allies for war damage caused by Iranian strikes — rather than releasing them to Tehran as Iran demands. A source familiar with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s thinking told media the US would use all tools available to make those funds available to Bahrain, Kuwait, and other Gulf states for repairs. Iran’s military adviser to the supreme leader reiterated Tehran’s demand for the assets’ release.
In Lebanon, the situation remained volatile. Israel issued a new evacuation warning for the city of Tyre and surrounding areas in southern Lebanon on Sunday. The IDF said it would strike Hezbollah positions in the specified zones. Separately, Israeli warplanes targeted approximately 150 Hezbollah sites overnight. Hezbollah rejected the latest ceasefire proposal, with a senior official saying the group would not agree to any halt in fighting while Israeli forces remain on Lebanese soil.
A powerful explosion was heard near Iran’s strategic Kharg Island on Sunday, according to OmidRadio. The cause was not immediately clear, though the island houses Iran’s largest crude oil terminal. Kuwait’s air defenses have now intercepted 15 cruise missiles, 372 ballistic missiles, and 869 UAVs since the start of Iranian hostilities.
Tehran’s foreign ministry condemned Washington’s latest strikes as flagrant violations and accused the US of hostile and provocative behaviour in the Gulf. The Strait of Hormuz remained open to commercial traffic as of Sunday, though maritime insurance premiums for Gulf transits have risen sharply.
— Layla Hassan, Media Hook | Dubai