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Iran Boosts Air Defenses as It Braces For Fresh US Attacks

Iran said it’s strengthened its military defenses against a potential resumption of US strikes, the latest sign that the Islamic Republic is bracing for a return to all-out war as its tense standoff with Washington continues.

Sources (2)· Oct 16, 12:10 PM to Oct 17, 3:13 AM

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Bloomberg· Oct 16, 12:10 PMIran Boosts Air Defenses as It Braces For Fresh US Attacks
Spokane Spokesman-Review· Oct 17, 3:13 AMIran boosts air defenses as it braces for fresh U.S. attacks - Fri, 16 Oct 2026 PST

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Spokane Spokesman-Review3h agoWhole story →

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