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Iran Conducts Major Missile and Drone Drills Amid Tensions with Israel
On Sunday, October 11, 2026, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps conducted its largest military exercise since the start of a joint US-Israeli military operation on February 28, 2026. The large-scale drills involved the launch of 30 ballistic and hypersonic missiles, alongside 136 Shahed-136 attack drones, across various locations in the country.
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What happened
- 01Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps conducted its largest missile and drone drills on Sunday, October 11, 2026, since a joint US-Israeli operation began on February 28, 2026.
- 02The military exercises involved the launch of 30 ballistic and hypersonic missiles and 136 Shahed-136 attack drones.
- 03Explosions were reported during the drills near Mount Sofeh in Isfahan, an area housing Iranian missile launchers.
- 04Iranian Air Force fighter jets were active over Tehran and other cities as part of the nationwide military maneuvers.
- 05Western officials reported that Iran has maintained its production facilities to replenish its missile and drone arsenals.
- 06A Western official claimed that Russia is supplying Iran with missiles, though the reports remain officially unconfirmed.
- 07The military demonstration occurred as Iran reportedly rejected American proposals for an agreement.
The exercises also tested Iranian air defense systems and involved fighter jets flying over Tehran and other cities. During the morning maneuvers, explosions were reported near Mount Sofeh in Isfahan, an area identified as housing Iranian missile launchers. The drills come amid reports that Iran has rejected American proposals for an agreement.
Western officials, speaking to Bloomberg News, stated that Iran has maintained its critical manufacturing infrastructure, allowing it to produce new weaponry and replenish its missile and drone stockpiles despite previous military actions. Additionally, a Western official claimed that Russia is supplying Iran with missiles to bolster its military capabilities, though this remains unconfirmed.
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