Iran Says It Intercepted Two US MQ-1 Drones Near Strait of Hormuz
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reports downing of two more American drones, bringing the recent total to four amid heightened tensions with Washington
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it intercepted two MQ-1 drones near the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
The IRGC said the latest interception brings to four the number of MQ-1 drones it has downed near the strategic waterway in recent days, Anadolu Agency reported.
The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, is a critical route for global oil shipments and has been a flashpoint in tensions between Iran and the United States.
Anadolu Agency's report did not provide further details on the circumstances of the interceptions or a response from US officials regarding the claims.
The reported incidents come amid ongoing tensions between Tehran and Washington, though the source did not specify additional context on the current state of relations between the two countries.
Sources
- Iran says 2 MQ-1 drones intercepted near Strait of Hormuz amid US tensions — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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