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Claimed by IRGC Air Defense (Iranian)
Iran shot down US MQ-9 Reaper drone over international waters
Filed 4/4/2026
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Neutral analysis
Shootdown verified. Location disputed — mirrors 2019 Global Hawk incident.
Verification notes
US confirmed loss of drone. Dispute over whether it was in international or Iranian airspace. Debris recovered.