Tehran [Iran], April 4 (ANI): Iran on Saturday asserted that it will “achieve complete control” of its airspace after claiming to have shot down multiple U.S. fighter jets amid the ongoing regional conflict, according to Iranian state broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB). The report highlighted the role of Iran’s modern air defense systems in countering U.S. aerial operations.
According to IRIB, a spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said the country’s air defense units carried out “powerful, fast, and accurate” operations against enemy aircraft, including fighter jets, drones, and helicopters. The spokesperson described Friday as a “proud day” for Iran’s armed forces and a “Black Friday and a disgrace” for U.S. and Israeli forces.
The spokesperson claimed that Iran’s air defense systems had shot down several advanced platforms. However, U.S. officials 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, it was a proud day for the country’s air defense units. The steadfast and brave warriors were able to deliver powerful, fast, and accurate strikes against enemy fighters, helicopters, drones, and aircraft, shooting down a significant number of them,” the spokesperson said, as quoted by IRIB.
The spokesperson further stated that these actions demonstrate Iran’s growing military capabilities and emphasized that such systems are now being deployed operationally.
“We had previously announced that we would show our abilities in the field. The enemy should know that we are equipped with modern air defense systems built by the capable youth of this country and are being unveiled one after another in real operations. We will achieve complete control of our country’s skies and prove to the world the enemy’s inhumanity more than ever before,” the spokesperson added.
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 the Iranian people expect officials to directly confront U.S. and Israeli policies and stand firmly with the nation.
“The ultimate victor in this war will be 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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