Iran downed at least 2 American drones in recent days, U.S. officials say
Summary
Iranian forces have reportedly shot down at least two American MQ-1 drones in recent days, according to U.S. officials. These drones are used for surveillance and sometimes for carrying missiles, but the exact details about where and which type were lost are not clear.Key Facts
- Iranian forces took down at least two U.S. MQ-1 unmanned aircraft recently.
- It is unknown where these drones were shot down or which MQ-1 variant was involved.
- The two main MQ-1 types are Predator (retired by the Air Force in 2018) and Gray Eagle (still used by the Army).
- These drones mainly do surveillance but can also carry Hellfire missiles for strikes.
- Drones operating near the Strait of Hormuz help monitor threats to U.S. forces and shipping.
- Older MQ-1 Predators cost about $4 million each; newer Gray Eagles are more expensive.
- Since the U.S. started its conflict with Iran, at least 24 MQ-9 drones and one MQ-4C Triton have been lost, costing hundreds of millions of dollars.
- U.S. Central Command declined to comment on the drone losses.
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