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French jet intercepts Iranian drone over Iraq
Tuesday, 14 April 2026 at 19:58 UTC · 1 source
A French Air Force Rafale fighter jet intercepted an Iranian drone over northern Iraq. The incident was captured in a video posted to social media, showing the Rafale flying alongside the unmanned aerial vehicle. This interception occurs amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing Iranian strikes against Kurdish militant targets in the region. The French military has not yet issued an official statement on the engagement.
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Cycle: Tuesday, 14 April 2026 at 19:58 UTC · First reported: 20h ago