Iran Reports Downing of Two U.S. Drones

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Tuesday that its air defense systems shot down two U.S.-made MQ-9 Reaper drones overnight. According to an official statement, the long-range unmanned aircraft were intercepted and destroyed while operating over the Isfahan province. Iranian state media released footage purportedly showing the moment of impact and the subsequent destruction of the drones. This incident marks a significant escalation in