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Iran says it destroyed U.S. advanced drone over Hormuz as Middle East conflict intensifies

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Iran said it downed an advanced American drone over the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran and Washington trade warnings and strikes with no sign of de-escalation.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:07:29 UTC.

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