Iran Downs 5 Israeli Hermes Drones
- Politics news
- March, 30, 2026 - 01:17
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Public Relations Department announced Sunday that five Hermes drones were destroyed yesterday by the Basij of the IRGC Ground Force and Hormozgani natives on the southern coast of the country.
According to Tasnim, including these five aircraft, the number of enemy drones destroyed in the Ramadan War (defense against US-Israeli aggression) has approached 140; And the number of enemy advanced F-generation fighter jets hit and destroyed is also reaching double digits.
Manufactured by the Zionist regime’s Elbit Systems, Hermes 900 is a long-endurance UAV designed for tactical missions such as reconnaissance and surveillance.
The large drone is valued at around $10 million.