AUnited States military drone has been tracked flying very close to Iranian airspace, according to flight data.

Information from FlightRadar24, captured the moment a U.S. MQ-4C reconnaissance drone crossed into the area around Iran’s southern border.

Newsweek has reached out to Iran’s Foreign Minister and the U.S. Navy for comment via email.

Why It Matters

The U.S. has recently escalated reconnaissance operations and drone activity near Iran amid growing regional tensions between Iran and Israel. Last month, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) flew B-52 bombers over the Middle East, in what was widely seen as a show of force towards Tehran. President Donald Trump‘s administration seeks to halt Iran’s uranium enrichment, emphasizing diplomatic negotiations over military action. However, the increased U.S. military presence suggests a strategy of applying pressure on Tehran, raising concerns over potential escalation in the region.