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UAE intercepts Iranian drone; Iran claims US drone downing
The United Arab Emirates announced it intercepted an Iranian drone flying over its territorial waters. Iran, meanwhile, claimed it shot down a US MQ-9 drone over the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE denied Iran's claim of striking the Al Minhad airbase. The incidents occur amidst heightened regional tensions.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (2): Al Jazeera English, The Washington Post
- Centre (12): ABC Australia, Bloomberg, Business Insider, CBS News, Deccan Chronicle, Deutsche Welle, France 24, Gulf News, Mathrubhumi English, NPR, Outlook India, The Hindu BusinessLine
- Right (2): Fox News, Times Now