Iranian MiG-29 fighter jets participated in escort operation
The escort of Iran's supreme leader's casket by MiG-29s demonstrates sustained operational capability despite U.S. strikes, contradicting Trump's assertions about Iran's air force destruction.
- Iran maintained aircraft operational status through extended American air base attacks
- The capability suggests Iran can preserve next-generation fighter readiness. Military Watch Magazine's assessment directly counters Trump administration claims of degraded Iranian air force capacity through recent military operations.
# MiG-29 Invalidates Trump's Claims
**Military Watch Magazine, specialized defense publication:** The presence of MiG-29 fighter jets from Iran's air force escorting the aircraft carrying the body of Iran's supreme leader represents one of the clearest indicators of the continued operational readiness of these fighters following months of American attacks on Iranian air bases, and seriously challenges Donald Trump's claim regarding the destruction of Iran's air force. According to the author of this report, Iran's ability to maintain its existing fleet could demonstrate this country's capability to preserve the operational readiness of next-generation fighter jets as well. - Link
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