09/11/2012 19:03
Iranian fighter jets shot at unmanned US drone
Iranian fighter jets shot at an unmanned US drone during a routine surveillance mission over the Gulf, Pentagon officials have said.
The defence department said the drone was not damaged in the incident, which it said took place in international air space on 1 November, the BBC reported.
Pentagon spokesman George Little said the president had been informed.
Last year, the Iranians captured a US drone they said had invaded their air space and refused to give it back.
The Americans said the drone had malfunctioned.
After the latest incident, Mr Little said the US would continue surveillance in the area.