Centcom commander says ‘hundreds’ of U.S. drones are involved in Iran war
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Hundreds of U.S. drones are involved in the Iran war, according to the Centcom commander.
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U.S. Central Command announced Tuesday that the American military launched more one-way attack drones against Iran last night, confirming "hundreds" of unmanned platforms have been involved in Operation Epic Fury since President Donald Trump commenced the Iran war on February 28. Centcom commander Adm. Brad Cooper stated that these drones operate in the air, at sea, under the sea, and on the ground. Navy Capt. Tim Hawkins, Centcom’s spokesperson, confirmed that Low-cost Uncrewed Combat Attack Systems (LUCAS) were part of last night's attack. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine noted that "tactical drones" helped provide overhead protection for U.S. forces involved in rescuing a downed airman inside Iran over the weekend. This ongoing drone involvement comes as President Trump has threatened large-scale attacks on Iranian infrastructure if his demands regarding the Strait of Hormuz are not met by a Tuesday night deadline.
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