Erbil:Qeshm Island The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced that it has successfully shot down a US MQ-1 drone over Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf. This incident marks the 17th such drone reportedly downed by the IRGC.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the IRGC stated that the reconnaissance and combat drone, part of the US military's MQ-1 family, was intercepted and destroyed using a newly developed advanced air defense system operated by the IRGC Aerospace Force.

The IRGC's statement described this event as another setback for enemy reconnaissance missions along Iran's maritime borders.