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IRGC Destroys US Military Drone in Strait of Hormuz

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it destroyed a US military drone vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on September 10, 2026. The incident occurred in international waters, raising tensions between Iran and the United States. The US has not yet confirmed or responded to the claim.

The IRGC Navy announced the destruction of a US drone vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, citing a targeted operation. Multiple Iranian state media outlets, including Saba News Agency and Al-Mayadeen, reported the incident. The Middle East Eye confirmed the IRGC's claim, noting the drone was an unmanned sea drone. The US has not officially commented on the event, though tensions in the region have been rising.