00:00In the name of Allah, the most beneficent, the most merciful.
00:03The naval and aerospace forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps have since dawn today
00:08commenced the 99th wave of Operation True Promise 4 operating under the blessed codename
00:12Ya Fatima Zahra, peace be upon her.
00:15This action comes in direct response to the enemy's criminal acts in their attacks on
00:18the nation's critical infrastructure.
00:20The United States' bases and interests located throughout the region and the command centers
00:25and concentrations of Zionist military personnel within the occupied territories
00:29were subjected to extensive strikes from ballistic and cruise missiles and also attack drones.
00:34In the initial phase of these attacks, the largest petrochemical complex, which is jointly
00:38owned by the American companies Sadara, ExxonMobil and Dow Chemical, and is situated in Saudi Arabia's
00:44Al-Jubail region along with the other major petrochemical complex belonging to the American
00:49company Chevron Phillips, which is located in Al-Jaima, also in Saudi Arabia, were both
00:54effectively targeted with medium-range missiles and aggressive attack drones.
00:57Also, more than 30 targets in Rishon-le-Zion and Peta-Tikwa in the center and Bersheba-Dimona-Arad-Kiryat
01:05-Gatan-O-Fakim
01:06in the Negev across the central and southern occupied territories were struck.
01:11This was part of the 99th wave of Operation True Promise for using missiles from two-stage
01:16launchers and K-Bar Shekhan missiles.
01:19A container ship belonging to the Zionist regime which in Ostambandasi, which was on a specific
01:24mission to transport essential military equipment for their forces by departing from the UAE's
01:29Khorfakan port and subsequently passing through the Strait of Hormuz, was precisely targeted
01:33and hit by a missile.
01:34This incident serves as a profound and undeniable lesson for all maritime vessels that contemplate
01:38any form of cooperation with the United States and the Zionist regime.
01:41The valiant forces of the Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran in retaliation for the aggressive
01:47actions of the American Zionist enemy starting from last night targeted the United States
01:53Navy's maintenance and repair facility located in Jebel Ali port in the United Arab Emirates
01:58as well as radar systems and the deployment centers for American forces at Ahmed Al-Jabbar
02:02Air Base in Kuwait, subjecting them to extensive drone attacks.
02:06Defenders of Iran skies from the Army and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps operating under the
02:11guidance and control of the nation's integrated air defense network have in recent hours detected
02:15a Zionist orbiter drone in Tabriz and two cruise missiles in Tehran.
02:41Reports now suggest 24 MQ-9 Reaper drones have been lost in the ongoing conflict with Iran,
02:49with total losses estimated at a staggering $720 million.
02:56And the big question is, how is Iran managing to take down some of America's most advanced
03:03unmanned aircraft?
03:04According to multiple reports citing U.S. officials, including recent media coverage,
03:12eight of these drones were shot down in April alone.
03:16That signals a sharp escalation in just a matter of days.
03:21The losses are not random.
03:23They are concentrated in highly sensitive regions, including Shiraz, Isfahan, Kish Island,
03:30and areas near the Strait of Hormuz.
03:34These are zones with dense and layered Iranian air defense systems.
03:39And it is not just the Reapers.
03:42On April 9th, a high-value U.S. Navy MQ-4C Triton drone, worth up to $250 million, disappeared
03:52mid-flight.
03:53It reportedly sent an emergency signal before rapidly descending from over 50,000 feet.
04:01While not officially confirmed as shot down, the timing and location have raised serious suspicions.
04:08So, what is giving Iran the edge?
04:12The answer lies in its Integrated Air Defense Network, a system built over years combining radar
04:19coverage, command networks, and multiple missile platforms.
04:23Among the key systems believed to be in use, medium-range systems like Kordad series,
04:30short-range systems like Majeed, and even long-range platforms like Bavar-373.
04:36Together, they create a layered shield capable of tracking and destroying aerial targets.
04:43And here's the critical vulnerability.
04:46The MQ-9 Reaper, while highly effective in low-threat environments, is not stealthy.
04:53It flies predictable routes, has a large radar signature, and relies heavily on satellite
04:59communication links — all of which make it easier to detect, track, and intercept.
05:06Iranian media has even released videos showing missiles striking drones mid-air, followed by fiery crashes.
05:15While the Pentagon has not confirmed every loss, the pattern is becoming clear.
05:20In contested airspace, these drones are increasingly vulnerable.
05:25This situation is now triggering a larger debate.
05:29Is the U.S. relying too heavily on drones designed for uncontested skies?
05:34And is it time to shift towards stealthier or cheaper attritable systems?
05:40Because in modern warfare, survivability matters just as much as capability.
05:46And right now, Iran's air defense network is sending a clear message.
05:50Even the most advanced drones are not invincible anymore.
06:04Iran's air defense network is sending a clear message.
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