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Iran Accuses US, Israel of False-Flag Drone Attacks Using Copied Tech

Iran has formally accused the United States and Israel of conducting a deceptive false-flag campaign using a rebranded copy of its Shahed-136 drone, dubbed "Lucas." A military spokesman claimed these drones are attacking civilian infrastructure in neighbouring countries to frame Iran and sabotage its regional partnerships. The statement cited recent suspicious attacks in Turkey, Kuwait, and Iraq, asserting that Iran only officially targets US and Israeli interests. Iranian officials called for greater regional trust and cooperation to counter these alleged plots and referenced foreign confirmations that some strikes were not launched from Iran.

Key Points: Iran Accuses US, Israel of False-Flag Drone Campaign

  • False-flag drone campaign alleged
  • Rebranded Iranian Shahed drones used
  • Aim to damage Iran's regional ties
  • Attacks on civilian infrastructure cited
  • Call for regional unity against plots
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Tehran alleges US, Israel using rebranded Shahed kamikaze drone copies for regional false-flag attacks

Iran alleges US and Israel are using rebranded Shahed drones in false-flag attacks on civilian targets to damage Tehran's regional relations.

"create doubt and accuse the Islamic Republic of Iran - Khatam al-Anbiya Spokesman"

Tehran, March 15

The spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has accused the United States and Israel of conducting a false-flag campaign using a rebranded version of Iran's Shahed-136 drone, known as "Lucas," state broadcaster Press TV reported on Sunday.

The official claimed these drones are being deployed against civilian infrastructure across the region to deliberately frame the Islamic Republic.

In a formal statement, the spokesman suggested that after facing military challenges and failing to establish political alliances against Tehran, the enemy has turned to deceptive tactics.

The objective of these manoeuvres, according to the statement, is to "create doubt and accuse the Islamic Republic of Iran" while damaging ties between Tehran and its regional partners, Press TV noted.

The spokesman highlighted several "suspicious attacks" occurring recently in neighbouring nations such as Turkey, Kuwait, and Iraq. He argued that Western media and hostile entities have inaccurately blamed Iranian forces for these incidents.

He further emphasised that Iran's military activities are highly disciplined and restricted to specific targets. "As the Islamic Republic of Iran has repeatedly announced, it only targets the objectives, centers, and interests of the United States and the Zionist regime, and assumes full responsibility for any location it targets by issuing an official statement," the spokesman asserted.

The statement, carried by Press TV, called for greater regional cooperation to neutralise these strategies. It noted: "It is essential that we trust one another and, by maintaining unity and cooperation, deter the aggressor enemy from these tricks and vicious behaviours."

The spokesman added that "the intelligent reactions of the authorities of the regional countries to these deceitful and vicious movements will thwart this conspiracy from the outset."

The report comes amid a backdrop of various drone strikes on residential areas and diplomatic sites throughout the conflict. Tehran has consistently maintained its innocence regarding hits on non-military targets.

Supporting this stance, the spokesman referenced a March 3 confirmation from the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence, which stated a drone striking the Royal Air Force Akrotiri base in Cyprus was not launched from Iran.

Furthermore, Press TV cited previous remarks by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who accused Israel of orchestrating drone strikes in Azerbaijan to sabotage Tehran's foreign relations. Similarly, Alireza Enayati, Iran's ambassador to Saudi Arabia, has denied involvement in an alleged strike on the US embassy in Riyadh.

The latest incident involved a strike on the Lanaz refinery in the Iraqi Kurdistan region on Saturday. Iranian military sources have stated the attack was not connected to Iran or its allies.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The timing of these accusations is interesting. There's always a lot of misinformation in this conflict. While Iran's point about the UK confirming the Cyprus drone wasn't theirs is valid, it's hard to know who to believe. Hope regional cooperation can prevent escalation.
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Rohit P
Yaar, this Middle East situation is getting more complicated by the day. Drones are the new weapon of choice for shadow wars. India has good relations with many players in the region. We should use our diplomatic channels to encourage dialogue, not blame games. 🇮🇳
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Ananya R
Respectfully, Iran's statement seems a bit convenient. They claim high discipline but the region is full of their proxies. It's difficult to accept they only target US/Israeli interests when civilians are often caught in crossfire. The call for unity is good, but actions matter more.
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Karthik V
The "Lucas" drone story needs independent verification. Western media has its biases, but so does Press TV. For India, the stability of the region is crucial for our energy security and diaspora safety. We need facts, not narratives from either side.
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Priya S
False flag operations are an old playbook. If countries are really copying Iranian drones to attack neighbours and blame Tehran, that's dangerous brinkmanship. Innocent people suffer the most. The international community should demand transparency and evidence from all parties involved.

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