'Western Spy' Drones Shot Down, Say Revolutionary Guards
January 03 2011
Iran says it has shot down two "Western spy" drones flying over the Persian Gulf, the Voice of America News reports, citing the semi-official Fars news agency.
Such unmanned aircraft are mainly used in Iraq and Afghanistan, but "some violations" against Iranian territory have occurred, said Amir Ali Hajizadeh, commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards' air wing.
Hajizadeh did not say when the action took place or provide any evidence, reported RTT News.
He also claimed on...
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