Tehran, April 4
Iran on Saturday asserted it will "achieve complete control" of its airspace after claiming to have shot down multiple US fighter jets amid the ongoing conflict in the region, Iranian state media Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting reported, highlighting the role of its modern air defence systems in challenging US aerial operations against the Islamic Republic.
According to IRIB, the spokesperson of Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said that the country's air defence units carried out "powerful, fast, and accurate" operations against enemy aircraft, including fighter jets, drones, and helicopters, while describing Friday as a "proud day" for Iran's armed forces and a "Black Friday and a disgrace" for US and Israeli forces.
The spokesperson claimed that Iran's air defence systems had shot down several advanced platforms.
However, US official sources confirmed to CNN only the downing of an "F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet."
"On the thirty-fifth day of the war imposed by the American-Zionist enemies was a proud day for the country's air defence units. The steadfast and brave warriors of Islam were able to deliver powerful, fast, and accurate strikes against enemy fighters, helicopters, drones, and aircraft, shooting down a significant number of them. Friday should be called Black Friday and a disgrace for the American and Zionist enemies," the spokesperson said, as quoted by IRIB.
The spokesperson further stated that these actions demonstrate Iran's growing military capabilities, adding that such systems are being deployed operationally.
"We had previously announced that we would show our abilities on the field. The enemy should know that we are equipped with modern air defence systems that have been built by the proud and knowledgeable youth of this country and are being unveiled one after another in the field. We will definitely achieve complete control of our country's skies and prove to the world the infernal enemy's inhumanity more than ever before," the spokesperson said, as quoted by IRIB.
Separately, a commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Ashura unit told Tasnim News Agency that Iran would ultimately prevail in the conflict. The commander said that the Iranian people expect officials to directly confront US and Israeli policies and stand firmly with the nation.
"The ultimate victor in the war is the Iranian nation. The expectation of the Iranian people from all officials is direct confrontation with the policies of America and the Zionist regime. Officials must stand alongside the people," the commander said, as quoted by Tasnim.
- ANI
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