Iranian state television has issued an unusual appeal to the public, urging citizens to shoot at enemy aircraft including drones and helicopters, according to Israeli security analyst Yair Goldblatt. The call, published on state media, deviates from standard Iranian civil defense protocols.
Iranian state television has called on civilians to shoot at enemy drones and helicopters, according to a report by security analyst Yair Goldblatt. The statement, posted on state media, reads: 'If you see an enemy aircraft (drone) or helicopter, hit it (shoot at it).' The appeal is unusual for Iranian civil defense, which typically relies on official air defense systems. The development comes amid heightened regional tensions, with Iran and Israel engaged in a cycle of threats and military posturing.
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