Iran claims to have shot down the 53rd US MQ-9 drone.
Source: Global Times
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On the 17th local time, Iranian sources reported that around 10 a.m. that day, the 53rd MQ-9 drone belonging to the U.S. military was intercepted and shot down over Iran's Qeshm Island. This operation was carried out by the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force using its modern air defense systems. (CCTV reporter Li Jiannan)
Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Defensive Action
SALUTE Report
Size
1 drone
Activity
Intercepted and shot down
Location
Geshm Island · Iran
Unit
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force
Time
10 AM local time on the 17th
Equipment
MQ-9 drone
Summary
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force intercepted and shot down the 53rd U.S. MQ-9 drone over Geshm Island at 10 AM local time on the 17th.
Key Facts
- Iran claims to have shot down the 53rd U.S. MQ-9 drone.
- The incident occurred over Geshm Island.
- The operation was conducted by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force.
- The drone was intercepted at around 10 AM local time on the 17th.