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LIVE | Iran Downs 3rd US Aircraft In 3 Days; Trump Continues To Lose To Iran Even During Ceasefire?

The video reports that Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has announced the downing of three U.S. unmanned aircraft within a 72‑hour span, including an MQ‑9 Reaper over the Strait of Hormuz and a suspected U.S.–Israeli surveillance drone near Kesham Island. Tehran also claims a newer, mobile air‑defence platform – the Arashi‑Karmangir system – was used to destroy a $30 million MQ‑9, highlighting a shift toward cheaper, rapidly deployable missile batteries capable of targeting low‑altitude UAVs. Iranian state media released dramatic footage of debris washing ashore and cited multiple sources confirming missile interceptions on May 26, 29 and 30. The IRGC further asserted it fired on an F‑35 and an RQ‑4 drone, portraying these actions as sovereign responses to airspace violations. U.S. Central Command, however, rejected all claims, stating that all American air assets remain accounted for and labeling Tehran’s reports as false. The narrative is reinforced by Iranian officials warning of “stronger responses” to any perceived U.S. aggression, while the United States has so far refrained from public retaliation, maintaining a cautious diplomatic posture amid an ongoing ceasefire. Analysts note that the alleged success of the Arashi‑Karmangir system could force Washington to employ more expensive interceptors, raising operational costs and complicating surveillance missions in the strategically vital Gulf region. If the claims prove accurate, the incidents signal a growing capability for Iran to challenge U.S. aerial dominance, potentially destabilizing the fragile ceasefire and prompting a reassessment of American drone deployment strategies in the Middle East.