Iran says it shot down U.S. drones after reported overnight strikes on Qeshm Island

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said Tuesday that its forces shot down U.S.-made Lucas drones near the Persian Gulf, just hours after American forces reportedly carried out defensive strikes on the country.

Iran says it shot down U.S. drones after reported overnight strikes on Qeshm Island

TL;DR

  • Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims its forces shot down U.S.-made Lucas drones.
  • The incident took place near the Persian Gulf.
  • The drone downing happened hours after reported defensive strikes by American forces on the country.