The new air defense system. The footage reportedly shows the interception and destruction of US MQ-1 and MQ-9 UAVs over the Strait of Hormuz, including an MQ-1 reportedly intercepted at dawn on Thursday, October 28, east of the Strait and off the coast of Sirik. The UAVs are described as major American reconnaissance and combat platforms, equipped with advanced surveillance systems, thermal imaging cameras, satellite communications and long-duration flight capabilities. According to the IRGC Public Relations Department, the destruction of the MQ-1 brings the reported number of MQ-1 and MQ-9 UAVs destroyed by the IRGC's new Space Air Defense System to 68, including 54 MQ-9s and 14 MQ-1s. The Revolutionary Guards claim that the system operates as part of Iran's integrated air defense network and is capable of detecting, tracking and attacking advanced air targets in real combat conditions.

The new air defense system. The footage reportedly shows the interception and destruction of US MQ-1 and MQ-9 UAVs over the Strait of Hormuz, including an MQ-1 reportedly intercepted at dawn on Thursday, October 28, east of the Strait and off the coast of Sirik. The UAVs are described as major American reconnaissance and combat platforms, equipped with advanced surveillance systems, thermal imaging cameras, satellite communications and long-duration flight capabilities. According to the IRGC Public Relations Department, the destruction of the MQ-1 brings the reported number of MQ-1 and MQ-9 UAVs destroyed by the IRGC's new Space Air Defense System to 68, including 54 MQ-9s and 14 MQ-1s. The Revolutionary Guards claim that the system operates as part of Iran's integrated air defense network and is capable of detecting, tracking and attacking advanced air targets in real combat conditions.