US Navy Drone Incident Raises Tensions Near Iran

@CIG_telegram · @CIG_telegram · 2026-04-09 13:34:43 CEST
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On April 9, 2026, a US Navy MQ-4C Triton surveillance drone malfunctioned over the Strait of Hormuz, turning towards Iran and squawking emergency code 7700 before disappearing from public tracking. The drone, valued at over $200 million, raises concerns about potential military tensions in the region.

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  • Created: 2026-04-09 13:34:34 CEST
  • Updated: 2026-04-09 13:34:43 CEST

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@CIG_telegram 2026-04-09T11:33:28+00:00
🇺🇸⚔️🇮🇷 A US Navy MQ-4C Triton surveillance drone suddenly turned toward Iran, squawked emergency code 7700, rapidly descended, and disappeared from public tracking over the Strait of Hormuz.

An MQ-4C Triton costs more than $200 million per aircraft.

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