WANA (Sep 08) – Iranian Army air defense forces in the country’s southeastern region detected, tracked and destroyed a U.S. MQ-1 drone over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

 

According to reports, the drone was detected by air defense systems deployed in southeastern Iran before being tracked and targeted.

 

The operation was reportedly carried out using Iran’s domestically developed advanced air defense systems.

 

Further details about the timing and circumstances of the interception and destruction of the drone are expected to be released later.