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Iran claims it downed 260 hostile aircraft, seized seven intact drones

Iran claims it downed 260 hostile aircraft, seized seven intact drones

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Iran's military said it downed 260 hostile aircraft, including fighter jets and drones, in its conflict with the United States, and claimed to have seized seven drones. Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi said Iran has built underground missile production facilities to boost its defence. The IRGC Aerospace Force marked a commemorative week by emphasizing domestic technological milestones, regional defence capabilities and a drive for military self‑reliance, warning that its new capabilities will astonish enemies.

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    Iran's IRGC claims it downed 260 hostile aircraft and recovered seven reconnaissance drones intact, while highlighting advances in domestic missile and drone production.

    — Mathrubhumi English

  • center · 3 outlets

    Iran’s IRGC Aerospace Force highlighted its missile and drone capabilities, claiming it had intercepted 260 hostile aircraft and recovered seven reconnaissance drones intact. It also emphasised underground production facilities, indigenous military technology and self-reliance in defence…

    — The Tribune

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Iran's IRGC claims it downed 260 hostile aircraft and recovered seven reconnaissance drones intact, while highlighting advances in domestic missile and drone production.

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Mathrubhumi English Center-Left Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co. Current article

Iran claims it downed 260 hostile aircraft, seized seven intact drones

Iran's IRGC claims it downed 260 hostile aircraft and recovered seven reconnaissance drones intact, while highlighting advances in domestic missile and drone production.

The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co.

'Downed 260 aircraft, new capabilities will astonish enemies': Iran warns US

Iran's military claimed it downed 260 hostile aircraft, including various fighter jets and drones during its conflict with the US. Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi stated that Iran has developed underground missile production facilities for enhanced defense capabilities. The Iranian defense network…

The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust

“We downed 260 hostile aircraft, seized 7 intact enemy drones; new capabilities will astonish foes”: IRGC Spokesman

Iran’s IRGC Aerospace Force highlighted its missile and drone capabilities, claiming it had intercepted 260 hostile aircraft and recovered seven reconnaissance drones intact. It also emphasised underground production facilities, indigenous military technology and self-reliance in defence…

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