Iran Air Defenses Reportedly Down Two U.S. MQ-9A Reaper Drones Over Shiraz
Reports indicate that Iranian air defense systems have shot down two U.S. MQ-9A Reaper drones over Shiraz in the country’s southwest.
Each MQ-9A Reaper is valued at approximately $30 million, making the reported losses a significant financial and operational blow.
Analysis of released wreckage images suggests the downed aircraft can be identified by distinctive components, including its propeller structure and fragments consistent with AGM-114R Hellfire II missiles, which are typically carried by the platform.
There has been no immediate official confirmation from U.S. authorities. If verified, the incident would underscore increasing risks to high-value unmanned systems operating within heavily defended Iranian airspace.