Zaviye · Coverage map · 2026-09-21
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported downing an American MQ-1 drone. The incident occurred over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the downing of an American MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz. This incident marks another instance of aerial surveillance craft being intercepted in the strategically vital waterway.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical chokepoint for global oil transit. Repeated interceptions of drones by Iranian forces underscore the persistent tensions between Iran and the United States in the region, raising concerns about potential escalation.
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Center: Rudaw reports that the IRGC claims to have destroyed a US MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz.
Right: Fars News English and Mehr News Agency, both Iranian outlets, assert that the IRGC has shot down another American MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz.
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TRT World · Sep 15
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TRT World · Sep 15
US Military And Diplomatic Analysis on Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Trump, the Houthis, Iran & Hormuz | GNT — In this episode of Global News Today on Al Arabiya English, Tom Burges Watson examines the latest military and diplomatic developments across Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. The
Al Arabiya English · Sep 21
Vance: Oil Continues to Flow Through Strait of Hormuz
Al Arabiya English · Sep 21
Vance says Iran 'terrorizing ships every single day' in Hormuz — A substantial amount of oil and gas continues to flow through the Strait of Hormuz despite Iranians "terrorizing ships every single day," US Vice President JD Vance said on Monday. He said Iran respo
Iran International English · Sep 21
Iran says Hormuz to remain closed until its conditions are met
TRT World · Sep 20
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