Iran Claims Interception of US LUCAS Drone Over Bandar Abbas

Iranian military sources stated that air defenses successfully shot down the drone, which was operating near Bandar Abbas. The intercepted drone is reported to be a LUCAS model, a type of unmanned aerial vehicle used by the United States. Tehran described the action as a defensive measure against perceived US aggression. Ynetnews reported the interception without specifying the drone's type, while Al Mayadeen English provided additional details, identifying the drone as a LUCAS model. Both outlets cited the event as occurring in the early morning of October 25, 2026, near Bandar Abbas. The sources diverge on the level of detail provided, with Al Mayadeen English including more specifics about the military action and the drone's type.