Friday, January 12, 2024

Iran Holds Missile Training Drill, Hits Iranian Petrochemical Complex

 From Hong Kong's BNN Breaking, January 10:

Accidental Missile Strike Sparks Blaze at Chabahar Petrochemical Complex

A startling development occurred when Iranian military drills resulted in an unintentional missile attack on the vital petrochemical complex at Chabahar Port. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was involved in the incident, which occurred when missiles launched from the Oman Sea unintentionally hit the facility, sparking a large fire.

Confusion and Chaos Amidst the Blaze
The mishap led to an initial wave of confusion, with conflicting reports suggesting that Iranian air defenses had intercepted missiles above the city. These early inaccuracies in reporting only added to the chaotic atmosphere following the incident. However, local authorities later dismissed these claims, clarifying that the strike was an unfortunate accident during military drills, not an act of aggression....

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