Iran's IRGC says drone data transmitted successfully after US encounter

Iran's Revolutionary Guard says data from its drone was successfully transmitted to the control center after the encounter with the US military, while the cause of a subsequent loss of contact is under investigation.

The IRGC-linked Tasnim news quoted an informed source as saying that "a Shahed-129 drone was carrying out its routine and lawful mission in international waters, conducting reconnaissance, monitoring, and aerial imaging," an activity it described as "standard and legal."

The source was quoted as saying that the drone "successfully sent its surveillance and reconnaissance images to the control center, but communication was lost afterward."

"The reason for the loss of contact is currently under review, and further details will be announced once the investigation is complete."