As Iran concluded its six-day naval exercise this week, its military began using domestically produced helicopters replete with lasers, weapons, and electronics. Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi described the Toufans as “a new generation of combat choppers” that “enjoy advanced and updated technology.” Vahidi went on to describe the Toufan as “a symbol of self-reliance, innovation, and neutralization of enemy sanctions.”

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