Aa.Tr Iran Claims to Have Shot Down US Drone Amid Rising Tensions
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- •Iran claims to have shot down a US drone over Bandar Abbas on October 25, 2026.
- •This incident is part of ongoing military tensions between the US and Iran, with multiple drones reported downed.
- •The US Central Command is reportedly prepared for potential military strikes against Iran.
On October 25, 2026, Iran's army announced that it shot down an US Lucas-type drone over Bandar Abbas, as reported by the semi-official Tasnim news agency. This incident follows a series of confrontations between the US and Iran, including the downing of an US MQ-9 drone over the Strait of Hormuz earlier in the week. The Iranian military stated that the drone was destroyed by its air defense systems, marking the 54th US drone intercepted in recent months. Tensions have escalated following US President Donald Trump's remarks about potential military action against Iran. The situation remains as the US Central Command has prepared options for renewed strikes against Iran. This ongoing conflict has roots in a broader regional war that began with US-Israeli strikes on Iran in February 2026.
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