A U.S. MQ-4C reconnaissance drone quickly withdrew from its position near Iranian airspace after encountering Iranian F-14 fighter jets and surveillance drones, Nournews reported.
Iranian military officials have warned that any unauthorized entry into the country's airspace will face a decisive response.
The media outlet quoted the Iranian Army Air Force as saying that a US MQ-4C reconnaissance drone retreated immediately after facing Iranian F-14 fighter jets and surveillance drones near the country's airspace.
The Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran are fully prepared to defend against any aggression and will launch a devastating attack on enemy interests in the Middle East if necessary, it added, citing the Army Air Force statement.
"Iran will shoot down any enemy aircraft-manned or unmanned-that violates its airspace. We warn the enemy against any provocative actions," it further added, citing a statement from the IRGC Aerospace Force.
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