Iran Air Defenses Down Drone Over Territorial Waters

Iran’s air defense systems shot down an unmanned aerial vehicle over the country’s territorial waters in an operation carried out in the final hours. Authorities did not say who owned the drone. Iranian officials described the aircraft as a “hostile unmanned aerial vehicle,” but gave no further details on its origin or mission. No information was provided on where exactly the incident occurred within the territorial waters or whether the drone had entered Iranian airspace before it was intercepted. The brief announcement did not mention any damage, casualties or additional security measures following the operation.