On 29 October, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps reported that it intercepted and destroyed a United States MQ‑1 unmanned aircraft over the eastern part of the Strait of Hormuz. The incident marks the fourteenth time a U.S. MQ‑1 drone has been shot down by the IRGC in that strategic waterway. Tehran’s statement said the drone was identified as hostile before being engaged. The operation was carried out by IRGC forces using surface‑to‑air weapons. Iranian officials framed the action as a defensive measure to protect national sovereignty. No casualties were reported on the Iranian side, and the United States has not released details about the mission.