Iran claims "hostile drone" shot down near Strait of Hormuz

Iran Herald · May 25, 2026 War

Tehran [Iran], May 25 (ANI): Iranian media on Monday claimed that a 'hostile drone' was downed by air defence systems over maritime areas near Qeshm Island, situated close to the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. According to reports by the Fars news agency, the unmanned aerial vehicle was neutralised over the Persian Gulf late on Monday.