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Iran Reports Two Air Defense Soldiers Killed in Last Night's Israeli Airstrikes

Oct 26, 2024, 08:09 AM

Iran's military reported that two of its soldiers were killed last night during Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military sites. According to a statement released by the Iranian army and reported by state media, including Tasnim News Agency, the soldiers, part of the Air Defense Force, died while confronting missiles launched by Israel. The statement said the soldiers 'made the ultimate sacrifice' during the confrontation. The Israeli attacks targeted an air defense system, considered a vital asset by Iran.