Iran's navy claims it shot down a US MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz

Iran's navy has claimed it shot down a US MQ-1 Predator drone in the airspace of the Strait of Hormuz, the strategically important waterway in the Persian Gulf.

According to the claim, the drone was brought down off the Sirik coast in Iran's Kohstak region.

Qatar-based broadcaster Al Jazeera reported the claim on Friday (November 13), citing Iranian media.

The semi-official IRNA news agency said the drone was downed near the Sirik coast. Iran's navy said it is committed to protecting the country's territorial integrity, maritime borders and interests.

IRNA published several photos said to show the downed drone. The photos have not yet been independently verified. They appear to show damaged pieces of military equipment.

There was no immediate comment from Washington on the claimed downing of the US MQ-1 drone.