16 APR 2026
Iran

CENTCOM chief: US reuses captured Iranian drones

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 12:40 UTC · 1 source

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Admiral Brad Cooper has revealed a new tactic in the ongoing conflict with Iran. He stated that U.S. forces are capturing Iranian one-way attack drones, removing their internal components, and replacing them with American-made systems. The modified drones are then stamped as American and launched back at targets within Iran. This disclosure highlights an unconventional method of turning Iran's own weapons against it.

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TGGeopolitics Watchview11h ago
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 12:40 UTC · First reported: 11h ago