Reports indicate that an Iranian air defense system has shot down a U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone, with footage circulating online showing the moment of impact. According to Iranian state-linked sources, the incident involved a $30 million U.S. surveillance and strike drone operating in or near Iranian-controlled airspace.
The MQ-9 Reaper is one of the most advanced drones used by the U.S. military for intelligence gathering, reconnaissance, and precision strikes across the Middle East. If confirmed, this would mark another significant escalation in ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States.
The footage has not been independently verified, and there has been no official confirmation from U.S. Central Command at this time. In previous similar incidents, Washington has often disputed claims of drone losses.
This development comes amid rising regional tensions and repeated drone and missile activity across the Middle East, particularly around the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz.
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