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

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

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Iran's military said it shot down 260 hostile aircraft, including fighter jets and drones, and recovered seven reconnaissance drones intact. Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi said the country has built underground missile production facilities to boost its defence. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force highlighted domestic advances in missile and drone manufacturing while marking a commemorative week for its forces. The IRGC claimed these new capabilities will astonish its 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 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…

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The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co. Current article

'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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