Iranian armed forces destroy a U.S. refueling aircraft, with three other planes damaged; Turkish foreign minister calls for ending Persian Gulf conflict to avoid irreversible damage; Bahrain Defense Ministry: Bahrain's air defense systems are repelling missile attacks from Iran
Russian Sputnik News Agency, Tehran, March 28 — Ibrahim Zolfagari, spokesperson for the Central Military Command Headquarters "Hataam-al-Anbiya," stated: "In the strike against the U.S. 'Prince Sultan' military base, the Iranian armed forces destroyed one refueling aircraft and damaged three others."
The Iranian National TV quoted Zolfagari as saying: "In this successful operation, one refueling aircraft was completely destroyed, and three other aircraft suffered severe damage and are no longer usable."
On February 28, the United States and Israel launched a series of strikes on targets inside Iran, including attacks on Tehran, reportedly causing destruction and civilian casualties. Iran retaliated with missile strikes targeting Israeli territory and U.S. military objectives in the Middle East.
Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on March 28 that the Persian Gulf conflict must be ended as soon as possible to prevent irreversible damage to the global economy.
Fidan said during a strategic command summit held in Istanbul: "Turkey is working alongside its partners to actively promote a diplomatic resolution to the conflict. This senseless war must end promptly to prevent further harm, escalate tensions, and cause irreversible consequences for the global economy. Communication channels must remain open, and an urgent outcome-oriented negotiation process must be initiated."
He emphasized that de-escalation is an urgent task.
The minister stressed: "First, we must extinguish the flames by calming the situation and restoring peace and stability through diplomatic means. This is an urgent task."
Fidan pointed out that this conflict has exposed the fragility of the existing security system in the Middle East.
The Bahraini Defense Ministry stated that air defense systems are repelling a series of missile attacks launched from Iran.
The ministry said in a statement: "Thanks to the vigilance of our military personnel, the air defense systems continue to repel successive waves of Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain."
On February 28, the United States and Israel launched a series of strikes on targets inside Iran, including attacks on Tehran, reportedly causing destruction and civilian casualties. Iran retaliated with missile strikes targeting Israeli territory and U.S. military objectives in the Middle East.
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