Iran says it shot down US MQ-1 drone over Strait of Hormuz

Iran says it shot down US MQ-1 drone over Strait of Hormuz

US Central Command confirmed the loss of the surveillance drone but denied Iran's broader claims about engaging an F-35 fighter jet

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By Editorial Team
Edited by Vivian Nguyen

Iran claimed its air defenses destroyed a US MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, saying the aircraft was detected and tracked before being struck by a newly developed air defense system.

The system operates under Iran’s integrated air defense network. The US has not immediately confirmed the incident.

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The incident adds to a series of reported encounters involving US unmanned aircraft around the strategic waterway. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said last week that an MQ-9 Reaper had been destroyed east of the Strait of Hormuz by another advanced air defense system.

The US has reportedly lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reapers during the conflict, or about a quarter of its fleet. With each aircraft costing an estimated $30 million to $50 million depending on its sensors and weapons, the reported losses could represent more than $1.3 billion in equipment.

Disclosure: This article was edited by Editorial Team. For more information on how we create and review content, see our Editorial Policy.
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Iran says it shot down US MQ-1 drone over Strait of Hormuz
Iran says it shot down US MQ-1 drone over Strait of Hormuz

US Central Command confirmed the loss of the surveillance drone but denied Iran's broader claims about engaging an F-35 fighter jet

By Editorial Team
Edited by Vivian Nguyen

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Iran claimed its air defenses destroyed a US MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, saying the aircraft was detected and tracked before being struck by a newly developed air defense system.

The system operates under Iran’s integrated air defense network. The US has not immediately confirmed the incident.

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https://twitter.com/IranIntl_En/status/2097350863605965283

The incident adds to a series of reported encounters involving US unmanned aircraft around the strategic waterway. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said last week that an MQ-9 Reaper had been destroyed east of the Strait of Hormuz by another advanced air defense system.

The US has reportedly lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reapers during the conflict, or about a quarter of its fleet. With each aircraft costing an estimated $30 million to $50 million depending on its sensors and weapons, the reported losses could represent more than $1.3 billion in equipment.

Disclosure: This article was edited by Editorial Team. For more information on how we create and review content, see our Editorial Policy.