TEHRAN, Nov 10 (NNN-IRNA) – The Iranian army intercepted two U.S. drones and warned them to stay away from the zones, where it was carrying out the Zolfaqar-1400 military drills, the army’s media bureau said in a statement yesterday.
The U.S. aircraft, including MQ-9 and RQ-4 drones, intruded into the country’s Flight Information Region and Air Defence Identification Zone during the drills, according to the statement.
The drones were approaching to gather intelligence, but they changed their course and flew away after receiving decisive warnings, it said.
The Iranian army on Sunday launched a large-scale military exercise on the southern coasts, east of the Strait of Hormuz.
During the manoeuvre, attended by ground force, navy, air force and air defence, Iran’s army tested locally-developed missiles, torpedoes and unmanned aerial vehicles, according to official reports.
The two-day joint exercise was wrapped up yesterday with a naval parade.
Iranian army commanders said, the drills aimed at enhancing preparations to ward off threats and sending a message of peace and friendship to regional states.– NNN-IRNA
