Tehran, May 25 -- Iranian media on Monday claimed that a "hostile drone" was downed by air defence systems over maritime areas near Qeshm Island, situated close to the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

According to reports by the Fars news agency, the unmanned aerial vehicle was neutralised over the Persian Gulf late on Monday. Iranian forces reportedly deployed advanced indigenous defence systems to destroy the craft, utilising the country's Arash-e Kamangir interceptor drone system, which was described as a freshly integrated defence mechanism equipped with "hidden capabilities".

The news agency further emphasised the significance of the interception, noting, "This operation, which was carried out using a system with hidden capabi...