The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that following what it described as \u201cviolation of Iranian airspace\u201d by US forces, an MQ-9 drone was identified and targeted in the Strait of Hormuz region. According to the statement, this incident occurred after \u201cprecise intelligence monitoring\u201d by air defense units.<\/p>\n
The announcement further stated that IRGC forces fired upon an RQ-4 drone and an F-35 fighter jet, forcing them to leave Iranian airspace. No additional details were provided regarding the extent of damage or the exact timing of the events.<\/p>\n
The IRGC also warned that any breach of the ceasefire by US forces would not go unanswered and reserved the right to take reciprocal action.<\/p>\n
The Strait of Hormuz is considered a strategic passage in the Persian Gulf region, where any military tensions typically garner wide regional and international attention.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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