Iran claims to have "destroyed" an MQ-9 drone

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, June 10 - The public relations department of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran announced on the 10th that Iran "intercepted and destroyed" an MQ-9 "Reaper" drone in Bushehr Province.

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Defensive Action
SALUTE Report
Size
1 drone
Activity
intercepted and destroyed
Location
Bushehr Province
Unit
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Time
June 10
Equipment
MQ-9 Reaper drone
Summary

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps intercepted and destroyed an MQ-9 Reaper drone in Bushehr Province on June 10. This action was officially announced by the Corps' public relations department.

Key Facts
  • Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps intercepted a drone.
  • The drone was identified as an MQ-9 Reaper.
  • The incident occurred in Bushehr Province.
  • The action was described as 'destroying' the drone.
  • The report was released on June 10.