Iran downs US drone over Qeshm Island; CENTCOM calls situation 'relatively calm'

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Iran's military announced it shot down a US MQ-9 drone over Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, following local reports of two missiles striking the area. The US Central Command described the situation as "relatively calm." State broadcaster IRIB reported the interception, while the official IRNA news agency cited locals saying two projectiles fell in the "Susha area" of the island. Local authorities have not yet commented on the incident's details. CENTCOM acknowledged the reports but declined further comment, stating it would issue a statement on Iran at 8:30 a.m. EST Saturday without revealing its contents.


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