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seizure2026-05-31 00:00 UTC🇮🇷 Over international waters near Iran; related U.S. strikes reported in Goruk, Iran, and on Qeshm Island
Iran shoots down U.S. MQ-1 drone over waters near Iran; CENTCOM says it struck Iranian drone-related sites
CENTCOM said Iran shot down a U.S. “MQ-1” drone over international waters over the weekend, prompting U.S. self-defense strikes on Iranian radar and drone command-and-control sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island. The drone type was not confirmed as MQ-1 Predator versus MQ-1C Gray Eagle, and Iran released low-resolution footage claiming the engagement.
Details
Type
seizure
Occurred
2026-05-31 00:00
Reported
2026-06-01
Location
Over international waters near Iran; related U.S. strikes reported in Goruk, Iran, and on Qeshm Island
Coordinates
32.6475, 54.5644
Confidence
62 / 100
Damage assessment
CENTCOM claims Iranian air defenses, a ground control station, and two one-way attack drones were eliminated; no U.S. personnel harmed; U.S. MQ-1 drone lost.