Iran claims to have shot down 29 American drones.

date
03/03/2026
According to Iranian media reports on the 3rd, the Islamic Republic of Iran Army issued a 7th announcement stating that it had shot down 29 US and Israeli military drones. The announcement stated that the Iranian armed forces used drones and missiles on the same day to strike American and Israeli positions and forces, including the US Al Udeid airbase in Qatar and multiple military areas in Israel. The announcement also said that since the counterattack, the Iranian military has shot down 29 US and Israeli military drones, including the MQ-9 "Reaper", as well as the "Heron", "Killer Bee", and "Orbiter" models. The announcement stated that Iran's offensive and defensive actions against the US and Israel are still ongoing.