Iran says new air defence system used to target US fighter jet
Highlighting the deployment of new military technology, Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya joint military command announced on Saturday that a novel air defence system was used to target a U.S. fighter jet on Friday.
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- Published Date: 04:46 | 04 April 2026
Iran used a new air defence system on Friday to target a U.S. fighter jet, Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya joint military command said on Saturday.
A spokesperson for the joint military command said the country would "definitely achieve full control" over its airspace, according to Iranian state media.
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