ISAF: Iran May Have Missing Drone

Coalition forces announced Monday that they lost track of an unmanned aircraft late last week and that it may now be in Iran’s possession.

The acknowledgement comes after Iran’s state-controlled television network claimed military forces in the country shot down and retrieved a U.S. spy drone.

According to a brief statement released Monday by ISAF, a drone that was deployed over Western Afghanistan went missing late last week after its operators lost control of the vehicle.

ISAF adds that although they are currently attempting to determine the drone’s status and whereabouts, it may be the vehicle the Iranians are referencing.

Capt. John Kirby, a Pentagon spokesperson, told reporters Monday that there is no indication that the craft was fired upon, despite Iranian claims.

According to Kirby, there have been no attempts by the American government to secure the aircraft’s return to the U.S.

The Defense Department would not confirm the model of the unmanned vehicle.