Iran Claims It Shot Down ‘Hostile Drone’ Over Persian Gulf Using New ‘Arash-e Kamangir’ Defence System
Iran has claimed that its air defence forces shot down a “hostile” reconnaissance drone near the Strait of Hormuz using a newly unveiled domestic defence system, according to Iranian state-linked media reports.
The interception took place near Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf, close to one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes.
Iranian media said the drone was brought down over regional waters during an operation to protect the country’s airspace and maritime borders.
Military activity and aerial surveillance continue across Gulf waters amid ongoing regional tensions. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical route for global oil, LNG and commercial shipping traffic.
Iran’s Fars News Agency reported that the operation marked the first combat use of the domestically developed “Arash-e Kamangir” air defence system.
The agency said the system has stealth-detection capabilities and other undisclosed features.
“This operation, which was carried out using a system with hidden capabilities, is a clear and decisive message from Iran,” Fars quoted unnamed officials as saying.
Iranian media also quoted officials as warning that “no radar-evading drone shall ever again breach the skies of the Persian Gulf”.
A separate report by Mehr News Agency said residents on Qeshm Island heard loud sounds linked to active air defence operations late on Monday.
Iranian authorities did not identify the drone’s origin, ownership or type. No visual evidence of the interception has been released, and there has been no independent verification of the incident.
The incident follows several drone-related incidents and increased surveillance activity in the Gulf region in recent months, as regional forces continue to monitor strategic waterways and offshore areas.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints, handling a major share of global seaborne oil exports.
Any military activity near the waterway is closely watched by energy markets, shipping companies and naval forces operating in the region.
Despite the reported interception, Iranian media said commercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continued under monitoring and coordination.
According to Fars, vessels that had already received clearance were expected to complete inbound and outbound transit through the waterway by Monday night.
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