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Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com Routine Exercise or Strategic Response?  Iran’s recent military drill, which included the downing of projectiles resembling bunker busters over the Natanz nuclear facility, has attracted considerable attention, despite being part of a long-planned nationwide exercise. The drill, which is set to continue for several weeks, involved Iran’s defense systems intercepting these projectiles over key nuclear sites, including the Natanz facility in central Esfahan province. While the interception of bunker busters is often seen as a significant event, analysts suggest that it is not a new occurrence. Security and defense expert Mohammad Shaltouki, who has followed Iran’s military exercises for years, explained that Iran has routinely practiced intercepting a variety of potential weapons, including bunker busters. He noted that these exercises have been ongoing for several years, with Iran also honing its ability to target and destroy aircraft that deploy...