According to X user @clashreport, Iran's new defense minister publicly announced on October 18, 2026 that Iran's independently built heavy fighter jet is expected to officially take off next year, and that the aircraft is made entirely within Iran.
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@clashreport
2026-10-18 13:39 · Iran’s new Defense Minister: Iran’s heavy fighter will take off next year. The aircraft is entirely made in Iran. https://t.co/AGXKQTNpYq
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Iran's New Defense Minister Announces Iranian-Made Heavy Fighter Jet to Take Off Next Year
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