IRGC says it intercepted drone over Strait of Hormuz
IRGC says it intercepted drone over Strait of Hormuz Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it has shot down an MQ-9 Reaper drone over the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran’s Sepah News. The report said the drone was hit by Iran’s air defence system. It was not immediately clear where the drone originated. The US air force is the largest operator of MQ-9 Reaper drones.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reported that it shot down an MQ-9 Reaper drone over the Strait of Hormuz. According to Iran's Sepah News, the drone was hit by Iran's air defence system. The origin of the drone is currently unclear.
The MQ-9 Reaper drone is primarily operated by the US air force.
The incident comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with some US officials characterising the conflict as part of a broader global struggle.
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