SAEDNEWS: The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced that its air defense systems intercepted and destroyed a US MQ-1 drone over Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, bringing the total number of US aircraft of this type reportedly downed by Iran to 15. Is this conversation helpful so far?
According to Saednews, In a statement released Wednesday, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said its advanced air defense system detected, tracked, and destroyed the drone while operating within the country’s integrated air defense network. The statement did not disclose the exact time of the incident or identify the missile used.
The IRGC said the latest interception brings the total number of US MQ-1 drones it claims to have destroyed to 15, describing the incident as part of its ongoing efforts to intercept and counter American drones operating in Iranian airspace.
The MQ-1 Predator is a medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft developed by General Atomics and primarily operated by the US Air Force.
