Iran blows up 'life-size replica' of American aircraft carrier during military drill

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During a military drill on Wednesday, Iran blew up a "life-size replica of a U.S. aircraft carrier," The Jerusalem Post reports.

Two ballistic missiles launched by an Iranian military helicopter completely destroyed the Iranian-built model aircraft carrier in the Strait of Hormuz. Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani and Revolutionary Guards commander Gen. Ali Jafari attended the military exercise, titled "The Great Prophet."

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Meghan DeMaria

Meghan DeMaria is a staff writer at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked for USA Today and Marie Claire.