Iran conducted a missile launch on Monday to honor soldiers who died in the Iran-Iraq war, according to state media. The event took place in a military zone near the capital, Tehran. The missile display included both ballistic and drone systems.
US Central Command confirmed in a statement that two drones were shot down during the exercise. The US military said there were no injuries or damage reported as a result. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning.
The missile exercise is part of Iran's regular military drills aimed at demonstrating its defense capabilities. It follows a series of similar demonstrations in recent months. The Iran-Iraq war ended in 1988, but the country continues to commemorate its military history through such events. The US has previously expressed concerns over Iran's missile activities, but no direct confrontation occurred this time.
