Iran claims to have hit 2 US MQ-9 drones and will continue counterattacks.
On March 3 local time, the spokesperson for the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Naini, stated in a media interview that, Iran will continue its strikes, which is to be expected. The "Gates of Hell" from the United States and Israel will continue to open.
He also mentioned that over the past 8 to 9 months, the combat capabilities of the Iranian military have continuously improved across various dimensions, with approximately 40% targeting occupied territories, and about 60% targeting U.S. military bases, U.S. naval fleets, and Israel.
He stated that as of now, the Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has hit 2 U.S. MQ-9 "Reaper" drones and 20 Israeli "Hermes" drones under the national integrated defense system. (Reporter from the Central Broadcasting Station: Li Jiannan, Li Zhao)
On March 3, 2023, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced it struck two U.S. MQ-9 drones and 20 Israeli Hermes drones as part of its ongoing military operations. The IRGC emphasized its enhanced combat capabilities and warned of continued retaliatory actions against U.S. and Israeli targets.
- Iran's IRGC claims to have struck two U.S. MQ-9 drones.
- IRGC also claims to have hit 20 Israeli Hermes drones.
- The operations are part of a broader strategy against U.S. and Israeli targets.
- IRGC's combat capabilities have reportedly improved over the past 8-9 months.
- Iran warns of ongoing retaliatory actions against U.S. and Israeli forces.