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flag U.S. strikes destroy Iran’s drone engine plant amid escalating regional conflict.

flag The U.S. conducted airstrikes on Iran’s Qom Turbine Engine Production Plant, destroying a facility that manufactured gas turbine engines for drones and aircraft used by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, according to U.S. Central Command. flag Before-and-after images released by CENTCOM show extensive damage, with the post-strike photo dated March 9, 2026. flag The attack marks a significant escalation in the conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, now in its fourth week following the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. flag In response, French Prime Minister Emmanuel Macron urged Iran to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, called for a temporary halt to attacks on energy and civilian infrastructure, and emphasized the need for restraint and increased coordination between the G7 and Gulf Cooperation Council to prevent further escalation.

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