Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that it shot down a US MQ-9 drone and fired at additional American aircraft that allegedly entered Iranian airspace amid ongoing diplomatic negotiations.
According to reports cited by Al Jazeera, the IRGC stated that its forces targeted the MQ-9 drone and also “fired upon an RQ-4 drone and an intruding F-35 fighter jet.” However, the Iranian military did not specify when the alleged incidents took place.
The Guard further asserted that it reserves the “legitimate and definite” right to respond to any ceasefire violations by the United States.
The claims come at a time when Washington and Tehran are engaged in discussions aimed at easing tensions and potentially reaching a broader agreement linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.