Western intelligence agencies have observed highly coordinated and unusual movements across Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force, the branch responsible for the country's ballistic missiles, drones, and strategic air defenses, according to sources familiar with the assessments.The activity, detected on December 20, includes synchronized deployments of drone units, missile systems, and air-defense assets, along with abnormal command-and-control signals and logistical shifts that exceed typical routine operations or standard exercises.
Officials described the patterns as "beyond normal," prompting intensified monitoring.While some assessments suggest the movements could be linked to military drills, the scale and coordination have raised concerns amid ongoing regional tensions. Iran has been actively rebuilding its missile stockpiles and capabilities following significant losses in the June 2025 Israel-Iran conflict, often referred to as the "Twelve-Day War." (Read More)
