Eagle Intelligence Reports

Army Chief: Iran Army Has 1,000 New Drones, Vows ‘Crushing Response’

Eagle Intelligence Reports • January 29, 2026 •

Iran’s army on Thursday added 1,000 drones to its combat regiments as its chief vowed a “crushing response” to any attack, state television reported, after the United States moved a strike force into regional waters.

“In accordance with the threats we are facing, maintaining and enhancing strategic advantages for rapid combat and a crushing response to any invasion… is always on the army’s agenda,” Iran’s army commander Amir Hatami said, cited by state television. (AFP)