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Iran reports drone, activates air defenses

At least two MiG-29 fighter jets were heard flying over Tehran during reported IRIAF air defense drills around the capital.

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Thursday, 23 April 2026 at 00:10 UTC
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Iranian media reports that air defense drills are underway in several regions of the country, involving IRGC air defense units and IRIAF fighter jets. These drills coincided with reports of at least two MiG-29 jets being heard over Tehran less than 25 minutes ago. The aircraft activity appears to be part of the ongoing military exercises around the capital. The drills follow a series of reported explosions and heightened regional tensions in recent days.
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6d agoIslamic World News

The report now describes the activity as 'suspicious' and specifies it occurred in 'some locations'.

6d agoGeopolitics Watch

Local media now confirms the drones were at a high altitude over Tehran.

6d agoMiddle East Spectator — MES

Sources now deny an attack occurred, clarifying the air defense activity was a test.

6d ago@officialrnintel

Iranian media explicitly frames the activity as air defense drills, linking them to the earlier launch from Kuwait and USAF movements.

6d ago@Worldsource24

Additional confirmation that no airstrikes have occurred inside Iran tonight, reinforcing that the activity is likely routine training.

6d ago@Worldsource24

Iranian media explicitly states no airstrikes have occurred, directly linking the explosion sounds to the ongoing air defense drills.

6d agoGeopolitics Watch

The message adds that the Iranian drills specifically involved IRGC Air Defenses and IRIAF Fighter Jets, and that the coinciding US activity in Kuwait included ground missile launches.

6d agoGeopolitics Watch

Specific reports of MiG-29 jets heard over Tehran during the drills have emerged, adding detail to the previously known aircraft activity.

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