Iran claims to have shot down an MQ-1 drone west of the Strait of Hormuz.

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, September 15 - The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran stated on the 15th that its Aerospace Force intercepted and destroyed an MQ-1 drone in the airspace west of the Strait of Hormuz early that morning.

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
1 drone
Activity
intercepted and destroyed
Location
Strait of Hormuz
Unit
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force
Time
September 15
Equipment
MQ-1 drone
Summary

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps intercepted and destroyed an MQ-1 drone in the Strait of Hormuz on September 15. This operation was conducted by the IRGC Aerospace Force, as confirmed by their official statement.

Key Facts
  • Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps intercepted a drone.
  • The drone was identified as an MQ-1.
  • The incident occurred in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The operation took place on September 15.
  • The statement was made by the IRGC.