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Iran claims new air defense system shot down US drone near Hormuz Strait — analysts weigh in
Iran claims its domestically built Arash-e Kamangir air defense system shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone near the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts say the claim fits a broader trend of Iran investing in cheap, mobile air defense systems that pose risks to more sophisticated aircraft. The incident comes amid continued US strikes on Iranian facilities and underscores Tehran’s strategic emphasis on endurance and resilience.