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Iran Army chief says drone capabilities strengthened, forces ready for asymmetric warfare

IRNA22 October 2026, 10:09 UTCIran

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Army Chief Commander Major General Amir Hatami says the Army has strengthened its drone capabilities and is prepared for asymmetric warfare, citing lessons learned from the two wars imposed by the United States and Israel over the past year.

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