US fighter jets strike IRGC sites in Iran’s Piranshahr, Iranian media say
Iranian media report US airstrikes on several IRGC positions in Piranshahr, West Azerbaijan, as an official confirms a missile hit in northwest Iran.
Key Takeaways
AIIranian media reported that US fighter jets targeted several Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) sites in Piranshahr, located in West Azerbaijan province.
An Iranian official said a missile struck northwest Iran, according to Al Arabiya TV.
The US Department of Defense recently announced, amid ongoing tensions with Iran, the development of a new generation of long-range, low-cost weapons that can be mass-produced to offset shortages of expensive precision-guided munitions. This move reflects a comprehensive review of US military capabilities following conflict with Iran.
According to the Pentagon, the initiative was launched after the recent conflict with Iran exposed challenges stemming from heavy reliance on costly long-range missiles such as Tomahawks. This prompted the department to seek more affordable and widely producible alternatives.