The IRGC says its Aerospace Force destroyed a U.S. military surveillance balloon over Erbil in northern Iraq.

INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY

The IRGC says its Aerospace Force destroyed a U.S. military surveillance balloon over Erbil in northern Iraq. According to the IRGC, the balloon was about 35 meters long, could carry up to 500 kg of equipment, and was capable of operating as a stationary airborne surveillance platform for weeks. The IRGC also says the system could carry electronic intelligence, communications relay, and electronic warfare equipment.