Iran's army receives batch of 1,000 drones, Tasnim reports

Jan ⁠29 (Reuters) - A ⁠batch ‍of 1,000 drones ‍was received by the ​various branches of ​the Iranian army, semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on ​Thursday, amid growing tensions, ​with the U.S. President ‌Donald Trump warning of an attack if ​Tehran refuses ⁠a nuclear deal.

"In accordance ‌with the threats ahead, the ‌army maintains and enhances ‌its strategic advantages for rapid combat and imposing ‍a crushing response against ⁠any aggressor," the army's Commander-in-Chief Amir Hatami said.

(Reporting by Dubai Newsroom)

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