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Iran launches 30 drones at Israeli air base in Negev
Iran launched 30 drones at an Israeli air base in the Negev region on September 2, 2026, as retaliation for recent US attacks on Iranian interests. The strike targeted a military facility near Beersheba, marking a direct escalation in the conflict. Israeli forces confirmed the attack and launched a retaliatory strike on Iranian positions in Syria.
Iranian state media reported that the drones were launched from the eastern border of the country, targeting a key Israeli air base in the Negev. The attack was described as a 'severe' response to US military actions against Iranian assets. Israeli defense officials confirmed the strike, stating that the drones were intercepted and that the facility suffered minor damage. In response, Israeli forces conducted a missile strike on Iranian military installations in the eastern province of Aleppo, Syria, as part of a broader retaliation.
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IndependentTimes of MaltaSep 2, 08:50 PM
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