Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Claims to Have Shot Down Over Twenty US and Israeli Drones
Source: Global Times
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On the night of March 1 local time, reporters from the Central Station learned that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran announced that, to date, the Revolutionary Guard has shot down 20 "Shahed" drones (referred to as "Hermes" drones by Iran) and 2 U.S. MQ-9 drones. (Central Station reporters Li Jiannan and Wang Zheng)
Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Weapons & Equipment / Military Operations
Subcategory
Drone/UAV
SALUTE Report
Size
20 drones and 2 MQ-9 drones
Activity
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the downing of drones
Location
Iran
Unit
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Time
March 1
Equipment
Shahed dronesMQ-9 drones
Summary
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the downing of 20 Shahed drones and 2 MQ-9 drones on March 1. This action highlights the ongoing military capabilities and operations of the IRGC against perceived threats in the region.
Key Facts
- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims to have shot down 20 Shahed drones and 2 MQ-9 drones.
- The drones are referred to as 'Hermes' by Iran.
- The announcement was made on March 1.