Iran Destroyed 11 US Aircraft, Helicopters at Regional Bases in 2 Weeks: IRGC

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) says its forces destroyed at least 11 US military aircraft and helicopters on the ground at American bases across the region during two weeks of exchanging fire with the United States.

IRGC spokesman Brigadier General Mohsen Mohebi told Tasnim news agency that the strikes, which took place between July 8 and July 22, destroyed an F-15 fighter jet, a P-8 maritime patrol aircraft, a C-17 transport aircraft, and eight aerial refueling aircraft.

He added that at least 17 reconnaissance and combat drones were also taken out, eight of which were brand new and still in their original packaging.

Mohebi said the equipment was destroyed as part of Iran's military response to the renewed aggression by the United States. 

Dozens of American radar and air defense systems were also destroyed across the region.

According to the IRGC spokesman, Iranian strikes targeted seven US command and control centers, three satellite communication systems, and six Patriot air defense radar systems. [MORE]