Iran Says It Destroyed Another US MQ-1 Drone Over Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it intercepted and downed an advanced American drone in the western part of the strategic waterway, according to Mehr News.
TEHRAN — Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it intercepted and destroyed an advanced American MQ-1 drone over the western Strait of Hormuz, the semi-official Mehr News Agency reported on September 15.
According to the report, the IRGC identified the unmanned aircraft as an MQ-1 model before it was brought down. The report did not specify the exact time or the method used to intercept the drone.
Mehr News described the incident as the destruction of "another" American MQ-1 drone, suggesting it may be part of a series of similar incidents involving unmanned aircraft in the region, though the report did not provide further details on prior events or a timeline.
The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula, is a critical global oil shipping route and has been the site of repeated tensions between Iran and the United States, including previous incidents involving aircraft and vessels.
There was no immediate independent confirmation of the claim, and the report did not include a response from United States officials. Mehr News is affiliated with the Islamic Republic of Iran and its reporting on military matters reflects the official Iranian position.
This report is based solely on information provided by Mehr News; further details, including possible US government reaction, were not available at the time of publication.
Sources
- Iran destroys another American MQ-1 drone in south — Mehr News (Iran)
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