Neutralization of Four Violating Tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and Downings of the 56th MQ-9 Drone

The Public Relations Department of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has released its 20th official statement, detailing recent defensive and deterrent operations conducted by naval and aerospace units of the IRGC in the southern waters of the country. These operations took place during the 248th night of the Iranian nation’s epic mobilization and on the eve of the anniversary of November 4.

Neutralization of Four Unauthorized Tankers in the Southern Strait of Hormuz

According to the official statement, four violating oil tankers that attempted to transit the unauthorized southern channel of the Strait of Hormuz in defiance of warnings struck naval mines deployed in the area, resulting in extensive fires. Field reports published in the statement indicate that these vessels continue to burn.

Additionally, maritime patrol and control forces successfully intercepted and detained two other violating vessels attempting to breach maritime regulations.

Downings of the 56th MQ-9 Reconnaissance-Combat Drone

The statement also highlighted a successful countermeasure by the air defense units of the IRGC Aerospace Force against aerial intrusions. At 4:30 AM today (Wednesday, November 4), air defense personnel detected and engaged the 56th advanced MQ-9 drone in the skies over the Strait of Hormuz, successfully shooting it down using modern air defense systems.

Armed Forces’ Readiness to Deliver the Final Blow

Reaffirming the comprehensive readiness of the Islamic combatants and the continuous monitoring of enemy aerial and naval movements, the IRGC concluded by stating: “The nation’s defensive forces remain ready with their fingers on the trigger to deliver the final blow to the Zionist regime and the United States. Upcoming developments on November 4 will inflict yet another historic defeat on the imperialist front, commensurate with the transformative milestones of the Islamic Revolution.”