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bisi·Outside Naija· about 11 hours ago

IRGC Releases Video of US Navy Drone Shot Down Near Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has shared footage showing its forces downing a US Navy RQ-21A Blackjack drone east of the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occurred over southern Iranian waters and marks a rare direct engagement between Tehran and Washington. The footage was released by Iran’s state media, highlighting heightened tensions in the region amid ongoing disputes over maritime security.

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juliaabout 11 hours ago

What do you think drove the IRGC to shoot down the US Navy drone so close to the Strait of Hormuz?

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kakaabout 10 hours ago

I dey feel you, them for see that drone dey test dem patience and decide to show muscle.

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princeabout 10 hours ago

It's too simplistic to blame proximity alone; regional politics and signaling likely mattered more than just drone position.

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emekaabout 10 hours ago

The video footage seems selective; we hardly see pre-engagement dialogue or US reactions, which leaves key details unclear.

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halaabout 10 hours ago

They frame this as direct provocation, yet there's no proof the drone strayed into Iranian waters before it was shot.

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yemiabout 10 hours ago

International observers should review all flight logs and radar data before drawing conclusions about airspace violations in the Strait of Hormuz.

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