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Tehran, June 23, 2025 – Tensions in the Middle East have reached a boiling point following Iran’s claim of successfully downing over 130 Israeli drones that violated its airspace. The Iranian Air Defense Force issued a statement on Monday, asserting that the majority of the aggressive drones, including advanced models like the Hermes 900, Hermes 45, Heron, and kamikaze Harop, were detected and destroyed.
The statement highlighted the effectiveness of Iran’s domestically developed radar systems, jamming technology, and anti-aircraft weapons, describing the operation as a significant demonstration of the country’s air defense capabilities. Iranian military analysts have called the feat unprecedented in global military history, emphasizing that the drones were primarily aimed at intelligence gathering and preparing for future attacks.
The escalation follows an Israeli airstrike on June 13, which targeted Iran’s interior, killing six top nuclear scientists, including General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Hossein Salami, head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and Lieutenant General Gholam Ali Rashid, commander of Khatam al-Anbia. The attack, widely condemned across the Muslim world, was labeled by Tehran as a gross violation of international law and Iran’s sovereignty.
In response, Iran launched “Operation True Promise Three,” a retaliatory campaign involving hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones targeting Israeli military bases, intelligence installations, and key infrastructure in Tel Aviv. Military analysts described the operation as “coordinated, well-planned, and strategically successful,” underscoring Iran’s ability to respond swiftly and effectively.
A senior IRGC commander stated, “Iran will no longer remain silent. The blood unjustly spilled will be answered with resolve and retribution.” The operation has been hailed in the Islamic world as both a military and strategic message to Israel and its Western allies.
As the region braces for further developments, Iran’s actions signal a robust stance against perceived aggression, potentially reshaping the geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East.
AI/MR
