Iran’s air‑defence forces reported shooting down an unmanned aerial vehicle belonging to the United States. The incident occurred in the airspace over the southern port city of Bandar Abbas. The drone was identified as a Lucas model operated by American forces. The Iranian military released a statement confirming the engagement, which was picked up by the state news agency IRNA. The report indicates that the aircraft was intercepted as it entered Iranian territorial skies. No further details about casualties or damage were provided in the announcement.