High Seas Tensions: U.S. Military Downs Iranian Drone

An Iranian drone conducted a surveillance mission in international waters, according to Iranian media. On the same day, the U.S. military shot down a drone that aggressively approached the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 04-02-2026 01:26 IST | Created: 04-02-2026 01:26 IST
High Seas Tensions: U.S. Military Downs Iranian Drone
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An Iranian drone completed a surveillance mission in international waters, Iranian media reported. The semi-official Fars news agency confirmed the event on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, the U.S. military announced it had shot down an Iranian drone that aggressively approached the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea.

The incident has heightened tensions between the two nations, underscoring the delicate balance of power in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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