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Iran shoots down US military drone aircraft

Exchange of charges about position of the aircraft

An American spy drone aircraft, identified as an RQ-4 Global Hawk, was shot down in Iran by the Pasdarans. According to Iranian state news agency "IRNA", the revolutionary guards reported that the aircraft was flying near the southern city of Hormozgan. "Shooting down of the American drone was a clear message for America, our borders are a red line and we will react strongly against any aggression....

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Washington, USA, 06/20/2019 12:05
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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