Iran army has 1,000 new drones, vows 'crushing response': army chief

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Published On: 29 Jan 2026, 17:33

PARIS, France, Jan 29, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Iran's army on Thursday added 1,000 drones to its combat regiments as its chief vowed a "crushing response" to any attack, state television reported, after the United States moved a strike force into regional waters.

"In accordance with the threats we are facing, maintaining and enhancing strategic advantages for rapid combat and a crushing response to any invasion... is always on the army's agenda," Iran's army commander Amir Hatami said, cited by state television.

 

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