Iranian Military Claims Destruction of US Drone Near Bandar Abbas
The Iranian army reports its air defense systems intercepted and destroyed a US-made LUCAS drone over the southern port city of Bandar Abbas. Read more.
POLICY WIRE — Tehran, Iran — The Iranian military announced on Monday that its air defense network successfully intercepted and destroyed a US-made LUCAS one-way attack drone. The incident reportedly occurred over the southern port city of Bandar Abbas.
According to statements released by the Iranian Army, the hostile aircraft was tracked and neutralized by a surface-to-air missile system integrated into the nation’s air defense grid. Military officials provided video footage that purportedly captures the moment of interception.
Semi-official outlets, including Tasnim, Fars, and Mehr News Agency, have corroborated the military’s account. Fars News Agency further circulated images that it claims depict the wreckage of the downed drone following the engagement.
The city of Bandar Abbas is strategically positioned along the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint. This announcement follows earlier reports from October 25 regarding the military’s claims of drone activity in the region.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
