RismadarVoice Reporters
September 15, 2026
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it has shot down another MQ-1 drone in airspace east of the Strait of Hormuz, marking the second such incident reported by Iranian authorities since dawn on Tuesday.
Iranian state media reported the incident, saying the unmanned aircraft was intercepted as tensions remain high around the strategic waterway.
The reported downing comes amid heightened military activity in and around the Gulf, where the Strait of Hormuz has become a major focus of the wider regional confrontation.
The MQ-1 is a US-made unmanned aerial vehicle commonly associated with surveillance and reconnaissance operations, although the exact mission of the aircraft involved in the latest incident was not immediately clear.
Iranian authorities did not immediately provide further details on the circumstances surrounding the reported interception, including whether the drone entered Iranian territorial airspace or the identity of the operator.
The latest claim follows an earlier report by Iranian authorities of another MQ-1 drone being shot down in the same broader area, suggesting a renewed escalation involving unmanned aircraft near one of the world’s most strategically important maritime routes.
The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and serves as a critical route for global energy shipments. Any sustained military confrontation around the waterway could further increase concerns over the movement of oil and commercial vessels.
There was no immediate independent confirmation of the latest Iranian claim, and no immediate statement from the United States was cited in the report.
The incident comes as regional tensions remain elevated, with Iran facing military pressure while maintaining that it has the right to defend its territory and airspace.
Further details on the reported drone interception and any possible US response are expected as the situation develops.
