The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy stated that Iran possesses a large and diverse arsenal of missiles and drones, intended to enable the country to defend itself against the United States, according to a report on an IRGC-affiliated the source.
The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy stated that Iran has a large and diverse arsenal of missiles and drones, intended to enable the country to defend itself against the United States. The statement was reported on an IRGC-affiliated the source on Thursday evening. The commander did not provide specific numbers or details on the types of weapons in the arsenal. The claim comes amid ongoing US-Iran tensions, with the IRGC having previously fired warning shots at US warships in the Gulf of Oman and claimed strikes on targets in Bahrain and Kuwait, as The Zioneer has reported. The statement has not been independently verified.
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