US warship may have downed two Iranian drones last week, says American commander General Kenneth McKenzie
5 years, 5 months ago

US warship may have downed two Iranian drones last week, says American commander General Kenneth McKenzie

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A US warship may have brought down two Iranian drones in a stand-off in the Gulf last week that Iran has disputed, the commander of regional forces said on Tuesday. Washington: A US warship may have brought down two Iranian drones in a stand-off in the Gulf last week that Iran has disputed, the commander of regional forces said on Tuesday. “We are confident we brought down one drone, we may have brought down a second,” General Kenneth McKenzie, the CENTCOM commander, told CBS News in an interview aboard the USS Boxer, the vessel at the center of the incident. Iran, which last month shot down a US Global Hawk drone that it said had ventured into its airspace, has denied that it lost any of its own unmanned aerial vehicles after President Donald Trump announced that the USS Boxer had downed one.

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New Jersey drone: Oh yes, an Iranian sea-based mothership full of drones seems like the simplest explanation here.
1 month ago

New Jersey drone: Oh yes, an Iranian sea-based mothership full of drones seems like the simplest explanation here.

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. From the New York Post: Rep. Jeff Van Drew, a Republican, said the drones “very possibly could be” from Iran, citing confidential sources during an appearance on Fox News Wednesday morning. “We have information that a sea-based Iranian drone …

Three drones downed after explosions heard in Iran’s Isfahan: State media
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Three drones downed after explosions heard in Iran’s Isfahan: State media

Al Jazeera  

US media reported Israel launched missile attack on target in Iran, but there has been no official comment from Israel. Iran’s air defences have brought down three small drones over the central city of Isfahan, state media reported, hours after United States broadcasters, quoting senior US officials, said Israeli missiles had hit an Iranian site. Second Brigadier General Siavash Mihandoust, …

Iran says it has shot down several drones over Isfahan, US officials warned by Israel prior to strike
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Iran says it has shot down several drones over Isfahan, US officials warned by Israel prior to strike

India TV News  

Tehran: In a massive flareup of tensions in the Middle East, Israel launched a retaliatory strike at Iran in response to Tehran's unprecedented missile and drone attack on Saturday. Iran's space agency spokesperson Hossein Dalirian on X said several drones "have been successfully shot down by the country's air defence" and there was no report about a missile attack. No …

Iran launches dozens of drones toward Israel, IDF says
9 months ago

Iran launches dozens of drones toward Israel, IDF says

The Independent  

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US, allies down Houthi drones over Red Sea after attack on destroyers
10 months ago

US, allies down Houthi drones over Red Sea after attack on destroyers

India Today  

US, French and British forces downed dozens of drones in the Red Sea area overnight and on Saturday after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis targeted bulk carrier Propel Fortune and US destroyers in the region, the US military said in a statement. The group's military spokesman Yahya Sarea said in a televised speech on Saturday they had targeted the cargo vessel and …

US downs three Iranian drones, strikes anti-ship ballistic missile fired by Huthi rebels
11 months, 2 weeks ago

US downs three Iranian drones, strikes anti-ship ballistic missile fired by Huthi rebels

Firstpost  

US military on Thursday said that an American naval destroyer shot down three Iranian drones along with an anti-ship missile fired by Yemen’s Huthi rebels. Houthi Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile and Iranian UAVs shot down in Gulf of Aden: US Central Command pic.twitter.com/wj6V5u7q8t — ANI February 1, 2024 “On Jan 1, at approximately 8:30 pm, Iranian-backed Huthi militants fired one anti-ship …

Report: Drone that killed US troops in Jordan mistaken for US drone
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Report: Drone that killed US troops in Jordan mistaken for US drone

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — U.S. forces may have mistaken an enemy drone for an American one and let it pass unchallenged into a desert base in Jordan where it killed three U.S. troops and wounded dozens more, officials said Monday. The explanation for how the enemy drone evaded U.S. air defenses came as the White House said Monday it’s not looking for …

US Navy warship shoots down a drone launched by Houthis from Yemen
1 year, 1 month ago

US Navy warship shoots down a drone launched by Houthis from Yemen

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A U.S. Navy warship sailing near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait shot down a drone launched from Yemen on Wednesday, the U.S. military said, in the latest in a string of threats from Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. U.S. Central Command said the USS Carney, a Navy destroyer, downed the drone — an Iranian-made KAS-04 — which was launched from a …

US Navy says Iran’s IRGC seized and released US sea drone in Gulf
2 years, 4 months ago

US Navy says Iran’s IRGC seized and released US sea drone in Gulf

Al Jazeera  

US officials say the incident ended peacefully after several hours as the Iranians unhooked the tow line to the drone. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has seized an American sea drone in the Gulf and tried to tow it away, only releasing the unmanned vessel when a US Navy warship and helicopter approached, US officials have said. The incident on …

U.S. Warship 'May Have' Brought Down A 2nd Iranian Drone, General Says
5 years, 5 months ago

U.S. Warship 'May Have' Brought Down A 2nd Iranian Drone, General Says

NPR  

U.S. Warship 'May Have' Brought Down A 2nd Iranian Drone, General Says Enlarge this image toggle caption Getty Images Getty Images The U.S. Navy warship that the Pentagon says brought down an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz last week may also have brought down a second drone, according to CENTCOM Commander Gen. Kenneth McKenzie. "We're confident we brought …

Iran taunts Trump with video of warships after president claims US shot down drone
5 years, 5 months ago

Iran taunts Trump with video of warships after president claims US shot down drone

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Iran has released a video …

US naval ship destroys Iranian drone in Strait of Horumz, says Trump
5 years, 5 months ago

US naval ship destroys Iranian drone in Strait of Horumz, says Trump

India TV News  

President Donald Trump has said a United States naval ship destroyed an Iranian drone in the Strait of Horumz after coming within its "threatening range", a development that is likely to escalate the simmering tensions between the two countries. The incident took place at approximately 10 am the local time when the amphibious ship, USS Boxer, was in the international …

US warship destroys Iranian drone, says Donald Trump
5 years, 5 months ago

US warship destroys Iranian drone, says Donald Trump

India Today  

US President Donald Trump has announced that a US warship destroyed an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking at the White House on Thursday, Trump said that USS Boxer, an amphibious assault ship of the US Navy, destroyed the drone that threatened the US warship by flying within 1,000 yards of it and ignored multiple warnings, Xinhua reported. …

US vows to down any Iran drones that fly ‘too close’ to its ships
5 years, 5 months ago

US vows to down any Iran drones that fly ‘too close’ to its ships

Al Jazeera  

Iran releases video it says proves US did not shoot down its drone as Washington claims it has evidence showing it did. The United States will destroy any Iranian drones that fly too close to its ships and has “clear evidence” that it shot down such a drone on Thursday, a senior Trump administration official said. The comments came a …

US threatens to shoot down Iranian drones that come too close to its ships
5 years, 5 months ago

US threatens to shoot down Iranian drones that come too close to its ships

ABC  

The United States has threatened to destroy any Iranian drones flying too closely to its ships and said it had "clear evidence" that it shot one down in a festering stand-off with Tehran in the world's most important oil shipping zone. Key points: The Pentagon said in a statement that the incident took place about 10:00am local time Mr Trump …

U.S. Ship Destroyed Iranian Drone Over Strait Of Hormuz, Trump Says
5 years, 5 months ago

U.S. Ship Destroyed Iranian Drone Over Strait Of Hormuz, Trump Says

NPR  

U.S. Ship Destroyed Iranian Drone Over Strait Of Hormuz, Trump Says Enlarge this image toggle caption Getty Images Getty Images Updated at 1:45 a.m. ET on Friday A U.S. Navy warship called the USS Boxer took down an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, President Trump said, adding, "The drone was immediately destroyed." "The Boxer took defensive …

US 'spy' drone shot down by Tehran, but Americans deny it was in Iranian airspace
5 years, 6 months ago

US 'spy' drone shot down by Tehran, but Americans deny it was in Iranian airspace

ABC  

A United States military drone has been shot down by an Iranian surface-to-air missile, the US military's Central Command has confirmed. Key points: A US official has admitted that Iran shot down a US drone amid rising tensions between the countries The countries differ on what kind of drone it was and where the incident occurred The US blamed Iran …

Iran accuses US of ‘provocation’ as Trump downplays drone downing
5 years, 6 months ago

Iran accuses US of ‘provocation’ as Trump downplays drone downing

Al Jazeera  

Iranian forces downed US drone, raising fears of major military confrontation between Tehran and Washington in the Gulf. Iran on Thursday called the United States‘s unmanned aircraft “provocative” and “very dangerous” as it justified its decision to shoot the drone, which the Pentagon said was an “unprovoked attack” in international airspace. “This is not the first provocative act by the …

Iran shoots down US military drone to send ‘clear message’ to Trump as tensions soar
5 years, 6 months ago

Iran shoots down US military drone to send ‘clear message’ to Trump as tensions soar

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Iran has shot down a …

Iran Says It Shot Down U.S. Drone to Send a Message: “We Are Ready for War”
5 years, 6 months ago

Iran Says It Shot Down U.S. Drone to Send a Message: “We Are Ready for War”

Slate  

Iran shot down an unmanned American drone Thursday promising to escalate tensions that have already intensified recently. The U.S. says its Navy MQ-4C Triton drone was on a surveillance mission in the Strait of Hormuz near the site of the recent tanker attacks it accuses Tehran of orchestrating. “Shooting down the American spy drone had a clear, decisive, firm and …

Iran military claims to have shot down US spy drone as tensions escalate over Tehran's 'collapsing' nuclear deal
5 years, 6 months ago

Iran military claims to have shot down US spy drone as tensions escalate over Tehran's 'collapsing' nuclear deal

Firstpost  

Iran recently has quadrupled its production of low-enriched uranium and threatened to boost its enrichment closer to weapons-grade levels, trying to pressure Europe for new terms to the 2015 deal. Tehran: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said Thursday it shot down a US spy drone amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington over its collapsing nuclear deal. The attacks come against the …

Iran shoots down US drone aircraft
5 years, 6 months ago

Iran shoots down US drone aircraft

CNN  

Tehran, Iran CNN — Iran shot down a United States military drone on Thursday, further escalating the already volatile situation playing out between Washington and Tehran in the Middle East. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it had shot down an “intruding American spy drone” after it entered into the country’s territory Thursday. In comments likely to inflame tensions, Salami said that …

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard shoots down US drone
5 years, 6 months ago

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard shoots down US drone

Al Jazeera  

Elite force says US drone brought down in its airspace, but US officials say it was flying in international territory. While Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the unmanned aircraft was brought down by a surface-to-air missile on Thursday after flying into Iranian airspace, US officials said the drone was in the international territory at the time. “Iranian reports …

Iranians fired missile at US drone prior to tanker attack, US official says
5 years, 7 months ago

Iranians fired missile at US drone prior to tanker attack, US official says

CNN  

Washington CNN — In the hours before the attack on the two tankers in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday, the Iranians spotted a US drone flying overhead and launched a surface-to-air missile at the unmanned aircraft, a US official told CNN. The Pentagon had tough words for Iran on Friday as the US continues to assert its claim that …

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