The source reports that a drone appearing to be a U.S. MQ-9 was seen over the Iranian port city of Chabahar on Friday morning. The claim is based on a single unverified source.
The source affiliated with Iran news reported this morning that a U.S. MQ-9 drone was sighted over the port city of Chabahar in southeastern Iran. The report, which includes footage, describes the drone as appearing to be an American MQ-9. The sighting is based on a single source and has not been independently verified.
The Zioneer has previously reported on multiple incidents involving MQ-9 drones over Iran, including interceptions over Bushehr Province and Isfahan, as well as a claimed downing in the Strait of Hormuz. These reports date back to June and July 2026. The new sighting in Chabahar adds to the ongoing pattern of U.S. drone activity near Iranian strategic locations, though its significance remains unclear.
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