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​​UK Ministry of Defence: RAF Regiment Downs Iranian Drones Over Middle East as Typhoon and F-35 Jets Patrol 5 Nations

RAF F‑35B jet / Photo credit: UK Ministry of Defence
RAF F‑35B jet / Photo credit: UK Ministry of Defence

British gunners destroyed several Iranian drones in a high-threat zone overnight, supported by ongoing air patrols from Typhoon and F-35 jets, and Wildcat helicopters across five Middle Eastern locations

RAF Regiment gunners, operating in a high threat area, successfully downed multiple Iranian drones overnight April 3, according to the UK Ministry of Defence.

UK Typhoon and F-35 jets, together with Wildcat helicopters, have continued their defensive missions over Cyprus, Jordan, Qatar, UAE, and Bahrain overnight.

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As Defense Express previously reported, British gunners intercepted multiple Iranian drones overnight on March 2, as UK military planners prepare to meet on securing the Strait of Hormuz.

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The Strait of Hormuz / Photo credit: Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.
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