[74955] The Houthis claim to have shot down another American MQ-9 aircraft over Marib province

Reports of another American drone downed in Yemen

Throughout the day (May 29, 2026), a series of sources affiliated with the Axis of Resistance reported the downing of an American MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle over Marib province, east of Sanaa, Yemen. According to the Khabar-e-Fouri channel, which is identified with aggressive coverage of regional conflicts, this is the second time in less than 12 days that Houthi forces have succeeded in downing an aircraft of this type.

The reports are accompanied by videos and images allegedly showing the wreckage of the downed aircraft. The IRNA news agency, which serves as Iran's official media arm, confirmed the details based on the local "Al-Masirah" network, noting that the vehicle was downed by the "air defense systems" of the Houthi forces.

Additional entities affiliated with the Revolutionary Guards, including the Sabereen News channel and the Revolutionary Guards news channel, highlighted the event as a significant military achievement in the struggle against the American presence in the region. Conversely, it should be noted that the information comes solely from sources affiliated with the Ansar Allah organization (the Houthis) and their regional partners, and no official response or verification has yet been received from the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) regarding the loss of an aircraft on this date.

The current event, as reported in Fars News, indicates the continuation of the Houthis' aerial warfare strategy in the Marib region, which is considered a strategic hub in Yemen. Various media outlets, including Akharin Khabar, distributed footage attributed to the scene, although the authenticity of the visual materials published could not be independently verified.