Iran Boasts That Its Drone Force Is The Region's 'Most Powerful'

Iranian drones at underground site © Reuters/WANA NEWS AGENCY  

Reuters: Iran shows off underground drone base, but not its location -state media 

(Reuters) - The Iranian army has given some details - but not the exact location - of an underground base for its military drones, state media reported on Saturday, amid simmering tensions in the Gulf. 

State TV said 100 drones were being kept in the heart of the Zagros mountains, including Ababil-5, which it said were fitted with Qaem-9 missiles, an Iranian-made version of air-to-surface U.S. Hellfire. 

"No doubt the drones of Islamic Republic of Iran's armed forces are the region's most powerful," army commander Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi said. "Our capability to upgrade drones is unstoppable," he added.  

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Update: Iran claims regional 'drone superpower' status with underground base (The National)  

WNU Editor: 100 drones in one location. Talk about a rich target in any conflict.