[77113] Iran reports downing of an American UAV in its airspace
[77113] Iran reports downing of an American UAV in its airspace
Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim they intercepted an MQ-1 American UAV that entered the country's territorial waters.
Tension in the Gulf: Iran claims downing of an American UAV
Iran's Revolutionary Guards reported this morning (May 31, 2026) that the air defense forces of the Islamic Republic shot down an American MQ-1 UAV. According to reports, the vehicle was intercepted after it "attempted to carry out a hostile action after entering Iran's territorial waters."
Kan 11 | Arab-Palestinian Desk (which takes a critical line toward Israel and the US) notes that the Revolutionary Guards warn that Iran's airspace "is under full control," and that any further penetration attempt will be met with a firm response. A similar report also appeared on Kol Israel News - Security Reports, which confirmed the interception and destruction of the drone under similar circumstances.
As of this hour, no official response has been received from American officials regarding the reported incident.