Britain shoots down 40 Iranian drones as armed forces minister warns 'we live in very dangerous times'

British pilots and gunners have destroyed more than 40 Iranian drones. Defence Minister Al Carns praised RAF and Royal Navy pilots and ground based teams for saving countless lives.


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