### [2026-05-24](/feed/2026/05/24/index.md)

##### Middle Eastern crisis
# The Iranian military shoots down an alleged Israeli surveillance drone over Hormozgan province, Iran. 




### Sources:

1. [Iran International](https://www.iranintl.com/en/202605245997)

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