Iran Says It Downed Hermes 900 Drone Over Fars After Ceasefire

Overview

• Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said Wednesday it detected and destroyed a Hermes 900 unmanned aircraft over the city of Lar in Fars province.
• The force said the shootdown used a modern air-defense system under Iran’s integrated air-defense network.
• Iran framed the incident as occurring after a declared ceasefire and warned that any U.S. or Israeli aircraft entering its airspace would be judged a violation and met with a decisive response.
• The Hermes 900 is built by Israel’s Elbit Systems and is used by several militaries, including U.S. and Israeli forces, mainly for long-range surveillance though it can carry weapons.
• Reports rely on Iranian state outlets, including Tasnim and state broadcasting, and the accounts offered no independent verification or confirmation of the drone’s ownership.