An MQ-9 drone was reportedly shot down over western Iran.

western Iran

Who

US forces, Iranian forces

What

When

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:48:01 GMT · 19h 37m ago

Where

western Iran ·

Why

The incident occurred as the US launched a ninth consecutive night of strikes against Iranian targets, escalating existing conflict.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The escalating conflict has resulted in US service member casualties and prompted Iranian retaliatory attacks across the Middle East, increasing regional tensions.

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The Tribune
https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/world/mq-9-drone-reportedly-shot-down-over-western-iran/
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