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Iran's IRGC claimed to shoot down a US MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz.

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Strait of Hormuz

Who
Iran's IRGC, US
What
Iran's IRGC claimed to shoot down a US MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz.
When
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 02:50:00 GMT · 2h 8m ago
Where
Strait of Hormuz ·
Why
Amid escalating tensions, following US President Donald Trump announcing a naval blockade against Iran and launching extensive military strikes.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The incident escalates tensions between Iran and the US. US forces claim extensive military strikes have degraded Tehran's military infrastructure and drone capabilities.

Story chain

5 events in this thread
  1. War & Conflict1h 34m ago
    The US launched fresh strikes on Iran after President Donald Trump reinstated a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz and proposed charging ships for safe passage.
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  2. Currently Reading2h 8m ago
    Iran's IRGC claimed to shoot down a US MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz.
  3. War & Conflict3h 15m ago
    The United States attacked Iran early Sunday morning over an Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz that set the container ship ablaze and forced its crew to abandon it.
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  4. War & Conflict3h 44m ago
    U.S. Central Command began strikes on Iran.
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  5. War & Conflict4h 19m ago
    US forces conducted strikes against Iran for a third night, and two tankers faced attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
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