Tehran (Lord Media): The Iranian military has claimed that its air defense system shot down a U.S. MQ-9 drone in the southern province of Bushehr. This claim was reported by Iranian news agency Tasnim News, citing IRGC spokesperson Hossein Mohbi. He stated that the drone was targeted near the city of Khormoj during alleged U.S. military aggression.
According to the spokesperson, Iran’s air defense system acted swiftly to destroy the American drone, though no further military or technical details were provided. As of now, there has been no official U.S. response to the Iranian claim, and the incident has not been independently verified.
This claim emerges amid ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran following recent military actions in the region. Both nations have accused each other of ceasefire violations and provocative measures.
Defense experts note that the MQ-9 drone is an advanced U.S. military surveillance and attack drone used for intelligence, surveillance, and specific military operations. Analysts suggest that if the Iranian claim is validated, it would be a significant development in the current tensions, though official confirmation is awaited.
