Iran claims to have shot down an MQ-9 "Reaper" drone
Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, March 31 - According to a report from the Islamic Republic News Agency on March 31, the Iranian Army's air defense forces stated that an MQ-9 "Reaper" drone from an "enemy country" was shot down over the Isfahan region early that morning.
The Iranian military stated in a statement that the total number of drones shot down by the Iranian air defense system has reached 146.
Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Defensive Action
SALUTE Report
Size
146 drones
Activity
Iranian air defense forces shot down an MQ-9 Reaper drone
Location
Isfahan
Unit
Iranian Army Air Defense Forces
Time
March 31
Equipment
MQ-9 Reaper drone
Summary
Iranian Army Air Defense Forces shot down an MQ-9 Reaper drone over Isfahan on March 31. This incident adds to the total of 146 drones downed by Iranian forces, as stated in a military announcement.
Key Facts
- Iranian air defense forces shot down an MQ-9 Reaper drone.
- The incident occurred in the Isfahan region.
- This marks the total of 146 drones shot down by Iranian forces.
- The drone was identified as belonging to an 'enemy country'.
- The report was published by the Islamic Republic News Agency.