Iran shoots down a US MQ-9 drone over Qeshm Island using its modern air defense system, according to a statement reported by Tasnim.
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Iran has reportedly shot down an American MQ-9 drone over Qeshm Island in the southern part of the country, according to the Tasnim news agency. The incident, reported on November 7, marks another development involving an American MQ-9 drone and Iran’s military air defense capabilities, as reported by The Times of Russia.
Iran Shoots Down US MQ-9 Drone Over Qeshm Island
According to Tasnim, an Iranian air defense system intercepted and destroyed the US military drone while it was flying over Qeshm Island.
The news agency quoted an official statement from the Iranian army confirming the incident. The statement said that the drone had been targeted by the country’s integrated air defense network.
The army’s statement, as quoted by Tasnim, read:
“A few minutes ago, an enemy MQ-9 drone of the US aggressor was shot down by the fire from the army’s modern air defense systems of the country’s integrated air defense system in the skies over Qeshm and destroyed.”
The report specifically identified the aircraft as an MQ-9 drone, which was reportedly destroyed by Iran’s modern air defense systems over the island.
Tasnim Reports US Drone Interception Over Qeshm
The Iran US drone incident was reported by the Tasnim news agency, which cited an official military statement confirming the destruction of the aircraft.
Qeshm Island is located in southern Iran, and the reported interception took place in the skies above the island.
The development highlights the reported use of Iran’s integrated air defense system against an American military drone.
The information was published by Tasnim and reported by The Times of Russia on November 7.
Iran’s reported interception and destruction of an American MQ-9 drone over Qeshm Island is the central development in the latest report from Tasnim. According to the Iranian army’s statement, the aircraft was brought down using the country’s modern air defense systems.
The Times of Russia will continue covering significant international developments and military news as further information becomes available.
