Iran's IRGC downs US MQ9 drone over southern coast
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) shot down a US MQ9 drone over Iran's southern coast on September 1, 2026. The IRGC said the drone was downed by its aerospace defense system. The incident follows US strikes on multiple sites in southern Iran, including civilian targets.
Key Facts
- Iran's IRGC announced the downing of a US MQ9 drone on September 1, 2026.
- The drone was shot down by Iran's aerospace defense system over the country's southern coast.
- The IRGC statement said US strikes on southern Iran included civilian targets.
- The IRGC said the US attacks 'further strengthen the lock on the Strait of Hormuz.'
The Drone Downing
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on September 1, 2026, that its aerospace defense system shot down a US MQ9 drone over Iran's southern coast. The announcement was made via the IRGC's Telegram channel. The IRGC did not specify the exact location or time of the interception.
US Strikes and IRGC Response
The IRGC statement said the US military bombed multiple sites in southern Iran, including civilian targets. The IRGC said it is currently attacking US military bases in the region with missiles and drones. The IRGC stated that the US attacks 'further strengthen the lock on the Strait of Hormuz.'
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Iran's IRGC downs US MQ9 drone over southern coast
