[Regnum] Explosions rocked the Iranian island of Qeshm on the night of November 7, Press TV reported.
"The sounds of explosions are heard on Qeshm Island," journalists reported on their Telegram channel.
No further details are given.
A free economic zone has been established on Qeshm Island, home to an international airport and various Iranian military infrastructure facilities, including a naval base and an underground missile complex. Due to its strategic location, a Tehran-approved safe passage route through the Strait of Hormuz runs along the island's shores.
On November 3, the United States launched strikes against Iranian targets on Qeshm Island. Specifically, American forces targeted radars and missile launchers.
MS NOW reported that the US could resume strikes on Iran after the midterm congressional elections. The American administration warned allies in the region to prepare for a "short, intense round of strikes."
Iran claims it downed 16 MQ-1 and 56 MQ-9 drones near Qeshim Island
🚨 IRAN CLAIMS IT SHOT DOWN US DRONE OVER STRAIT OF HORMUZ
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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims its air defense forces intercepted and destroyed a US MQ-1 drone over Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
Tehran claims it has now downed 16 MQ-1 and 56 MQ-9 drones during the conflict.
The latest incident remains unverified, with no immediate US confirmation.
Tensions continue to escalate around the strategic waterway.
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🚨 IRAN CLAIMS IT SHOT DOWN US DRONE OVER STRAIT OF HORMUZ
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims its air defense forces intercepted and destroyed a US MQ-1 drone over Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
Tehran claims it has now downed 16 MQ-1 and 56 MQ-9 drones during the conflict.
The latest incident remains unverified, with no immediate US confirmation.
Tensions continue to escalate around the strategic waterway.