Tension escalated again in the Strait of Hormuz: US MQ-9 type UAV was destroyed

The Iranian Army announced that the US MQ-9 type unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was shot down by air defense systems over Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz in the south of the country.

In the statement made by the Iranian Army Public Relations Unit, it was stated that the US MQ-9 type UAV was targeted and destroyed by "advanced systems" operating within the integrated air defense network.

In the statement, it was emphasized that the aircraft in question belonged to the "invading American enemy".

Qeshm, Iran's largest island, is located near the northern entrance of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman.

SEQUENCE EXPLOSION SOUNDS IN KESHM ISLAND AND BENDER HAMIR

It was reported that explosion sounds of unknown origin were heard near Qeshm Island and the city of Bender Hamir, close to the Strait of Hormuz.

According to the news in the Iranian press, explosions were heard near Qeshm Island and the city of Bandar Hamir.

While the news does not provide information about the source of the explosion sounds, it is emphasized that the Iranian Armed Forces may have fired a warning shot against ships trying to pass through the alternative southern route in the Strait of Hormuz.

The news also stated that residents of Qeshm Island heard the sound of a warplane and two missile-like objects hit the island.

No official statement has been made on the subject yet.

ALLEGED PREPARATIONS FOR NUCLEAR ATTACK IN IRAN

Before the critical development in Hormuz at night, Iranian Ministry of Health Spokesperson Hussein Kirmanpur made a critical statement.

Iranian Ministry of Health Spokesperson Hussein Kirmanpur made a statement on his social media account about the allegations that iodine tablets were distributed to people living near Kazma Mountain in Isfahan for a possible nuclear attack.

Kirmanpur said, "No official from the Ministry of Health made a statement to the Times, and the statements attributed to the Ministry do not reflect the truth. The health system is ready against various scenarios and threats of the enemy, which has no mercy even on children. It is not within the authority of the Ministry of Health to declare a state of war, and it is irresponsible to spread unconfirmed news in these circumstances." While using his statements, he did not give information about whether iodine tablets were distributed or not.

The Times reported that Iranian Ministry of Health officials accepted the allegations that iodine tablets were distributed to the people around Kazma Mountain against a possible nuclear attack, and the officials said, "Yes, we are distributing iodine. (US President) Trump can no longer be trusted. He can commit this crime." He claimed that he made a statement.