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Monday, January 13, 2025
Iran claims 1,000 new long-range attack drones delivered to army
A thousand new drones were delivered to Iran’s army, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reports, as the country braces for more friction with Israel and the United States under incoming US president Donald Trump.
The drones were delivered to various locations throughout Iran and are said to have high stealth and anti-fortification abilities, according to Tasnim.
“The drones’ unique features, including a range of over 2,000 kilometers, high destructive power, the ability to pass through defense layers with low Radar Cross Section, and autonomous flight, not only increase the depth of reconnaissance and border monitoring but also boost the combat capability of the army’s drone fleet in confronting distant targets,” the news agency adds.
Earlier this month, Iran started two-month military exercises, which have already included war games in which the elite Revolutionary Guards defended key nuclear installations in Natanz against mock attacks by missiles and drones.
Tehran has launched a number of drone and missile attacks on Israel since the start of the war sparked by the October 7 onslaught by its proxy, the Hamas terror group.
Times of Israel staff contributed to this report.
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