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Iran Claims Third US MQ-1 Drone Destroyed Over Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force announced the destruction of a third US MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occurred on September 15, 2026, escalating regional tensions. The United States has not yet confirmed or responded to the claim.
Iran's IRGC Aerospace Force reported shooting down a US MQ-1 drone over the skies east of the Strait of Hormuz. The attack followed previous incidents in which Iran claimed to have downed two US drones in the same area. The exact location and timing of the incident are not fully specified, but the event occurred on September 15, 2026, according to the source. The United States has not issued an official statement confirming or denying the claim.
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IndependentAl Mayadeen EnglishSep 15, 08:54 PM
Iran says third US MQ-1 drone destroyed over Strait of Hormuz - english.almayadeen.netIran says third US MQ-1 drone destroyed over Strait of Hormuz english.almayadeen.net
IndependentAl Mayadeen EnglishSep 15, 11:42 AM
IRGC Aerospace Force: US MQ-1 drone shot down over the skies east of the Strait of Hormuz - english.almayadeen.netIRGC Aerospace Force: US MQ-1 drone shot down over the skies east of the Strait of Hormuz english.almayadeen.net