Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Iran Claims Downing US Drone in Ahvaz
Iran's military group, the IRGC, says they shot down a US drone in the city of Ahvaz.
They also attacked US bases in other countries like Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain.
The US has been attacking Iran for seven nights in a row.
Iran's military leader warned that they will strongly respond to any aggression from the US.
He also said that Iran's strength protects the country and its people.
The US ended their strikes on July 17, targeting different military sites in Iran.
Some people in Iran were hurt or killed in these US attacks.
Iran's IRGC claims to have shot down a US MQ-9 drone in Ahvaz.
IRGC conducted attacks on US bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain.
US CENTCOM ended seven consecutive nights of strikes against Iran on July 17.
Iran's military leader warned of a strong response to any US aggression.
Three people were killed and eight injured in the latest US strikes on Iran.
- Who
- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) and US forces
- What
- IRGC shot down a US MQ-9 drone; US conducted strikes against Iran
- When
- Sunday (unspecified date) and the seventh consecutive night of US strikes ending on July 17
- Where
- Ahvaz, Iran; US bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain
- Why
- Iran claims retaliatory actions against US military targets in West Asia
- Location
- Ahvaz, Iran
- Drone Type
- MQ-9
- Organization
- Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC)
- Date
- Sunday (unspecified date)
- US Response
- Ended seventh consecutive night of strikes against Iran
- Iranian Casualties
- 3 killed, 8 injured in US strikes