The Army’s Public Relations Office announced:

“A few hours ago, an MQ-1 drone belonging to the invading American enemy was intercepted and successfully struck by a new air defense system operated by the Navy of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army. The engagement was carried out within the integrated network of the country’s Joint Air Defense Headquarters in the Kuhestak area, along the coast of Sirik, resulting in the drone’s destruction.”

“We will not hesitate for a moment in safeguarding and defending the territorial integrity, maritime borders, and interests of the Islamic Republic of Iran.”