Iran shoots down U.S. drone over Hormuz Strait
Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked an American drone in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Press TV.
Consensus
- Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have shot down a U.S. drone over the Strait of Hormuz.
- The drone involved was identified as an MQ-1 Predator.
- The incident occurred in the vicinity of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran stated that the drone was destroyed by air defense units in the southeastern region.
Points of divergence
- Iran's navy attacked a U.S. maritime drone attempting to enter a protected zone in the Strait of Hormuz. — kommersant
- Iran claimed to have attacked three tankers attempting to enter the strait and launched missile strikes on a U.S. aircraft carrier and destroyer. — kommersant
- The U.S. threatened to destroy Iran's entire tanker fleet in response. — kommersant
- Press TV reported that the IRGC attacked a U.S. drone in the Strait of Hormuz. — tg_rian_ru
Coverage (5 sources)
- KSPR claims strike in Strait of Hormuz on US marine drone — Интерфакс
- KSP reports destruction of American drone over Strait of Hormuz — Интерфакс
- KSPR claims interception of US maritime drone in the Strait of Hormuz — Коммерсантъ
- KSP attacked American unmanned boat in the area of the Strait of Hormuz — Интерфакс
- KSAIR attacked American drone in Strait of Hormuz, Press TV reports. — РИА Новости (Telegram)