Iran destroys American long-range MQ-9 Reaper

An American long-range MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle was shot down by Iranian air defense forces, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said in a statement.

According to information, the drone was shot down in the skies over the city of Isfahan, located in central Iran, CE Report informs.

The US drone was reportedly shot down by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' newly developed air defense system, which is under the control of the country's Integrated Air Defense System.

Since no concrete agreement was reached in negotiations between the United States (U.S.) and Iran over the nuclear program, the U.S. and Israel began military airstrikes against Iran on February 28. In response, Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Israel and U.S. military facilities located in countries across the region, starting the same day.

On the first day of the air strikes against Iran, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and several high-ranking military officials were killed. On March 8, Iran’s Assembly of Experts elected Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s third Supreme Leader by majority vote.

From March 1 through March 5, the confrontation expanded further, affecting several countries across the Middle East.
According to information, the U.S. side suffered losses of 13 dead and more than 140 wounded.

The ongoing conflict has significantly threatened the region’s energy infrastructure and maritime transport. Oil prices have surged on global markets due to heightened security tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, prompting several countries to advise their citizens to leave the region.

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