Iran's Revolutionary Guards shoot down US MQ-9 drone over Strait of Hormuz
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Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced they shot down a US MQ-9 drone over the Strait of Hormuz using modern air defense missiles. The drone fell into the Persian Gulf after being hit. The downing follows US strikes on Lark Island near the strait and Iranian ballistic missile attacks on US bases in Jordan.
Key Facts
- Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they shot down a US MQ-9 drone over the Strait of Hormuz with modern air defense missiles.
- The drone fell into the Persian Gulf after being hit.
- The US carried out two strikes on Lark Island near the Strait of Hormuz the previous night.
- In response, the Revolutionary Guards struck Muwaffaq Salti and King Hussein air bases in Jordan with ballistic missiles.
- The Washington Post reported on August 13 that the US had lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones during the war with Iran, about 25% of the fleet.
Drone Downing
Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced they shot down a long-range US MQ-9 drone over the Strait of Hormuz. The drone was hit by missiles from the Revolutionary Guards' modern air defense systems. After being struck, the US military drone fell into the Persian Gulf.
Escalating Exchange
The US carried out two strikes on Lark Island near the Strait of Hormuz the previous night. In response, the Revolutionary Guards announced they struck Muwaffaq Salti and King Hussein air bases in Jordan, used by US forces, with ballistic missiles. The Washington Post reported on August 13 that the US had lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones during the war with Iran, especially around the Strait of Hormuz. US officials cited in the report said that number represents about 25% of the MQ-9 Reaper fleet.
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Iran's Revolutionary Guards shoot down US MQ-9 drone over Strait of Hormuz
