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Iran reportedly downs a third US MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz

Iran reportedly shot down a third US MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours. Whether casualties or direct retaliation occurred is unclear.

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Repeated incidents involving US and Iranian forces near a vital shipping route raise the risk of direct military escalation.

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  1. Iran downs third US MQ-1 drone over Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours ↗presstv.co.uk · Recorded source date: Sep 15, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC

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