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A large Farsi-speaking country in the Middle East which has seen a number of conflicts in recent decades.
Iran
The areas internationally recognised as the basis of a future independent Palestinian state
Palestinian Territories
A large country in the Middle East experiencing civil war since 2011
Syria
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The nominal diameter of a projectile. For most modern munitions, this is expressed in millimetres (e.g. 82 mm mortar projectile), but older artillery gun projectiles may be described in inches.

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Iran
A large Farsi-speaking country in the Middle East which has seen a number of conflicts in recent decades. Following the 1979 revolution, Iran became an Islamic republic. Since then Iran has militarily supported various allies and proxies across the region, including Hezbollah in Lebanon. In 2025 the country fought a twelve-day war with Israel, with Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs heavily damaged - as well as the first large-scale American strikes inside Iran.

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Palestinian Territories
The areas internationally recognised as the basis of a future independent Palestinian state, primarily the West Bank, east Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip. Israel has fought multiple wars with the Hamas militant group, which controlled Gaza.

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Syria
A large country in the Middle East experiencing civil war since 2011. During that time multiple nations have directly or indirectly supported differing sides, with airstrikes conducted by the United States, Russia, Turkey, Israel and others.
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Analyst Note:
The fin assembly in the image bears a strong resemblance to those of other munitions employed in the same incident that have been identified as M49A2 mortar projectiles modified to be delivered by UAV. (ARES)