Monday, November 12, 2012

Iran Warns U.S. To Stop Drone Incursions

Iran Warns U.S. Over Drone Incident -- Washington Times

Iran issued a bellicose warning to the U.S. over the weekend, after American officials disclosed last week that the Islamic republic had tried to shoot down a U.S. drone in international airspace near the Iranian coast on Nov. 1.

“Yes, we opened fire, and it was with warning shots. If they do it again, they can expect an even stronger response,” said Gen. Amir-Ali Hadjizadeh, adding that the drone entered Iranian airspace and “had to turn around because of the immediate reaction by fighters of the Revolutionary Guards.”

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My Comment: The Iranians are probably right on this point.


Update: Iran believes U.S. drone was spying on oil tankers: report -- Reuters








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