Downed drone sends a message to America, says Iranian commander

The commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has said the shooting down of a US drone has sent “a clear message” to America.

General Hossein Salami also said Iran “does not have any intention for war with any country, but we are ready for war”.

His speech was carried live on Iranian state television, shortly after US and Iranian officials acknowledged the shooting down of the drone.

The Guard said it shot down the American drone over Iranian airspace, while US officials told the Associated Press the incident happened over international airspace in the Strait of Hormuz.