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Iran reports shooting down 28 types of hostile aircraft in 24 hours

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  • Source: Agencies
  • 17 Jun 2025 20:52
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Iran announced it downed 28 hostile aircraft in 24 hours as part of its defensive response to Israeli aggression.

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  • An Israeli Hermes 450 UAV drone flies over Beirut, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein)
    Illustrative photo of an Israeli Hermes 450 UAV drone flying over Beirut, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024 (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein)

The Islamic Republic of Iran's Army announced Tuesday that its integrated air defense network successfully detected, intercepted, and brought down 28 different types of hostile aircraft over a 24-hour period.

According to the armed forces statement, the drones shot down include a Hermes 900 drone. 

The operation marks a significant milestone in Iran's efforts to repel the ongoing military aggression launched by the Israeli occupation and its foreign backers.

The Iranian Armed Forces, supported by the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), have remained on high alert following an unprovoked Israeli aerial assault that martyred civilians, nuclear scientists, and senior defense officials. Since then, Iran has exercised its right to self-defense under international law, launching measured and strategic retaliatory strikes targeting military installations deep inside occupied Palestinian territory.

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Despite claims by Israeli officials of controlling Iranian airspace, the Iranian response, both through precision missile strikes and advanced air defense interceptions, exposes the limits of such propaganda. Tehran has also reported widespread explosions and heavy anti-aircraft fire overnight, underscoring the intensity of its defense operations.

The Iranian Health Ministry has confirmed at least 224 martyrs and hundreds wounded since the beginning of the Israeli aggression. In response, authorities have activated full emergency protocols across the country's hospitals, suspending all medical leave and ensuring uninterrupted care for the injured.

While Iran continues to absorb and repel Israeli and US-backed attacks, US President Donald Trump reiterated his provocative rhetoric on Tuesday, insisting that "IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON" and calling for mass evacuation from Tehran, a statement seen as fear-mongering and psychological warfare. Trump's remarks came after he abruptly left the G7 summit, further fueling speculation about possible US military escalation in the region.

Read more: Officials admit: US assets were used to intercept Iranian missiles

European officials have warned of the dire consequences of any direct US intervention. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas cautioned that such a move would "definitely drag the region into a broader conflict," confirming that Secretary of State Marco Rubio privately conveyed Washington's desire to avoid deeper entanglement.

Iran, however, is not waiting on outside actors. The IRGC confirmed that a new and more powerful wave of missiles has been launched at strategic Zionist targets. A senior Iranian commander stressed that successive drone strikes will follow until the aggression stops and accountability is achieved.

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