Iran downs 'enemy drone' in southwest amid US tensions
Iran's army said early Monday that its integrated air defense network destroyed a hostile reconnaissance drone over the country's southwestern territory, as bilateral tensions spike following Washington's dismissal of Tehran's latest diplomatic response to an American peace initiative.
Iranian military authorities announced early Monday that integrated air defense systems destroyed an "enemy reconnaissance drone" over the country's southwest, according to IRNA. The army's public relations directorate stated that units under the joint air defense headquarters command intercepted the aircraft.
Officials did not identify the operator or specify the location. The statement emphasized that the defense network remains on high alert across all sectors.
Diplomatic backdrop
The incident occurred amid heightened tensions after US President Donald Trump on Sunday rejected Tehran's response to an American peace plan. "The proposal is totally unacceptable," Trump said, though the White House offered no further details.
Washington's dismissal signals a continued impasse. Iranian officials did not link the interception to the breakdown, though the timing underscores the volatile security environment.
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