New Delhi: Tension between Iran and America seems to be increasing once again. Let us tell you, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that its air defense system has shot down an American drone that had entered Iranian airspace on Sunday. Along with this, Iran says that this drone is a weapon in its territory. "hostile mission" Was trying to execute.
Drone identified
According to Iranian media reports, the IRGC said that its surveillance systems had detected the drone’s movements in time, after which air defense units took action and immediately destroyed it with the help of missiles. During this, Iran has identified the drone as the MQ-1 drone of the US Army.
IRGC alleges that this drone had entered Iranian airspace without permission and was trying to carry out sensitive activities. However, at present there has been no official response from America on this claim.
Claim made earlier also
Even before this, IRGC had claimed that it had shot down an American MQ-9 drone. Along with this, Iran had also said that its air defense units had also taken action on a fighter plane entering its airspace. Let us tell you, these incidents have come to light at a time when tension between America and Iran is continuously increasing.
Warning issued regarding Strait of Hormuz
Meanwhile, Iran has also issued a strict warning regarding the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important sea routes. Iranian military officials have said that all commercial and naval vessels traveling in and out of this area will have to follow prescribed maritime rules.
Iran has clarified that the operation and security of the Strait of Hormuz is under the control of its armed forces. Officials said that ships will have to pass through fixed routes only and necessary permissions will also have to be taken. Ships violating the rules may face security risks and possible action.
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