Iran vs. America’s MQ-1 Predator: What Happened Over Hormuz?

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Iran claims it shot down multiple U.S. MQ-1 Predator drones over the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s how the iconic surveillance aircraft transformed modern military operations and warfare.

Iran’s IRGC claims it has shot down multiple U.S. MQ-1 Predator drones over the Strait of Hormuz, although the reported losses have not been independently verified. The incidents highlight the risks of operating surveillance drones in contested airspace. This video looks at the MQ-1 Predator, its long endurance, intelligence-gathering capabilities, armed configuration, and the legacy of a drone that helped transform modern warfare.

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Iran vs. America’s MQ-1 Predator: What Happened Over Hormuz?

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