Iranian Media: Qeshm Island Hit by Missile Attack, One US Drone Shot Down
Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, November 7 - According to a report from the Iranian Tasnim News Agency on the 7th, preliminary reports indicate that two missiles struck Iran's Qeshm Island. The Iranian military confirmed to the media that a U.S. MQ-9 drone was shot down by the Iranian air defense system over Qeshm Island.
On the same day, Tasnim News Agency reported early in the morning that the roar of fighter jets was heard over Qeshm Island, raising concerns among some citizens. Subsequently, the media reported that, according to preliminary reports, two missiles hit Iran's Qeshm Island.
Almost simultaneously, the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting reported that an informed source stated that two explosions occurred on Qeshm Island. No reports of casualties have been received so far.
The Iranian military later confirmed to the media that a U.S. MQ-9 drone was shot down over Qeshm Island.
Currently, there is no further information regarding the explosions, and it is unclear whether the explosions are related to the incident of the Iranian military shooting down the drone.
Two missiles struck Geshm Island on November 7, confirmed by Iranian military sources. An MQ-9 drone belonging to the U.S. was shot down by Iranian air defense systems during the incident. Reports indicate explosions occurred on the island, but no casualties have been reported.
- Two missiles hit Geshm Island
- An MQ-9 drone was shot down by Iranian air defense
- Explosions were reported on Geshm Island
- No casualties reported yet
- Fighter jets were heard over the island