Comments by Tehran's army chief come days after US, French and UK naval commanders transit through Strait of Hormuz aboard American warship in rare show of force

Air, ground and naval branches to take part in exercise along key waterway, as Tehran faces sanctions over alleged supply of armaments to Russia for use in Ukraine

At ceremony, recently recovered remains laid to rest as President Ebrahim Raisi claims enemy nations have sought and failed to 'pressure Iran during the recent protests'

Report cites documents by Ukrainian experts who studied downed Iranian UAVs and concluded 75% of components are US-made, despite vigorous sanctions regime

Commander of Iranian military's ground forces claims Arash-2 suicide UAV was specifically developed for attacking Israeli coastal cities with its 'unique capabilities'

Comments by Revolutionary Guard commander follow reports that complex was hit by quadcopter suicide drones last month, which fits pattern of previous strikes attributed to Israel

New York Times reports that Tehran views deadly incident as an attack, noting it fits pattern of alleged past Israeli strikes in Iran and Lebanon

Another injured in unspecified incident at site that has seen mysterious blasts in the past

Relatives of victims gather at crash site, say many questions remain unanswered

Analysts and pundits voice concern, after leaked tape of foreign minister Zarif decrying military's excessive influence over country's politics