Iran’s army has added 1,000 drones to its combat regiments as its chief vowed a “crushing response” to any attack, state television reported, after the US moved a strike force into regional waters.
“In accordance with the threats we are facing, maintaining and enhancing strategic advantages for rapid combat and a crushing response to any invasion … is always on the army’s agenda,” Iran’s army commander Amir Hatami said, cited by state television.
Meanwhile, Turkey will offer to mediate between Washington and Tehran during a visit by Iran’s foreign minister tomorrow, officials said, as Ankara considers reinforcing security along its border should the…