Shahed drone

IAF intercepts three Iranian drones near Dead Sea

Iran has launched at least 1,000 drones against Israel since Operation Rising Lion began last Friday.

 A Shahed 129 drone, on exhibition in Tehran, 2019; illustrative.
 Iran's Shahed 107 drone on display, June 2025.

IRGC's 'unique' Shahed 107 drone still fails to penetrate IDF defense - analysis

An Iranian Shahed 171 drone dropping a bomb as part of a military exercise in the Gulf, in Iran

What is Iran's justification of selling its kamikaze drones? - analysis

 A rescuer rests at the site of a Russian drone and missile strike on residential buildings, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Lviv, Ukraine September 4, 2024.

Over 8,000 Iranian-made kamikaze drones were launched by Russia into Ukraine since 2022 - report


After surprise Tel Aviv attack, Houthi drone arsenal comes under spotlight - analysis

In-depth analysis of how Iranian-backed Houthis turned to drones in Yemen's civil war, creating a formidable, cost-effective aerial arsenal that gained them the upper hand in the region.

 A drone is launched during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on October 4, 2023.

A turbojet and 13 bombs: Iran's new 'Gaza' drone can threaten Israel

Iran recently unveiled its new UAV named "Gaza," claiming it can reach distances of thousands of kilometers.

 Iranian drones are inducted into Iran's Army, in Tehran, Iran, January 22, 2024.

Iran seeks to expand Russia ties following Putin election victory - analysis

The Iranian leader expressed “hope that his [Putin’s] new term would provide a suitable ground for the promotion of relations between Tehran and Moscow.”

The Russian and Iranian Presidents meet in Moscow last month. Increasingly, Tehran is acting not just as an ally but as a proxy for Russia in the Middle East, much as it has its own regional proxies, the writers maintain.

The drone wars of Iran’s militias are becoming more deadly - analysis

Iran is seeking to improve the capabilities of its drones. It has now had almost ten years to use them throughout the region.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visits a new drone called "Mohajer 10" with a range of 2000 km, in Tehran, Iran, August 22, 2023

Near 4,000 Iranian kamikaze drones used in Ukraine-Russia war, Kyiv says

Western media outlets and analysts have produced evidence, including satellite imagery, of Russia setting up its own Shahed production facilities.

An Iranian Shahed 171 drone dropping a bomb as part of a military exercise in the Gulf, in Iran

Russia imported Iranian drones, now it needs drone protection

However, both Ukraine and Russia don’t have access to the most expensive drone systems.

 A police officer blocks a road following a reported drone attack in central Moscow, Russia July 24, 2023.

Israeli-owned cargo ship attacked by Iranian drone in Indian Ocean

While the ship, known as the CMA CGM Symi, was damaged, there were no casualties to any crew members.

 A part of an unmanned aerial vehicle, what Ukrainian military authorities described as an Iranian made suicide drone Shahed-136 and which was shot down near the town of Kupiansk, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, is seen in Kharkiv region, Ukraine, in this handout picture released September 13, 2022

Drone attack on US forces intercepted in Iraq - report

Iraq has asserted that if the US is seen as supporting Israel then US forces could be targeted in Iraq.

A drone is launched during a large-scale drone combat exercise of Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in Semnan, Iran January 6, 2021

Iran unveils newly-developed ‘Kaman-19’ drone

Iran has threatened to use their drone technology against Israel and has aided Russia’s war effort in Ukraine by providing drones to the Russian army. 

 A drone flies above the Indian ocean, Iran, in this handout image obtained on July 15, 2022.

US and Europe put the screws to Iran’s drone program - analysis

A report said that European countries might ban sales to countries that appear to be aiding the program. 

 A drone flies above the Indian ocean, Iran, in this handout image obtained on July 15, 2022.

Ukraine says it destroyed 34 of 44 drones launched by Russia

Ukraine shot down roughly 3 of every 4 inbound drones sent by Russia in an overnight attack.

 An explosion amid Russian drone strikes near Orlivka near Orlivka, Ukraine September 26, 2023 is seen in this screen grab from a video taken from a ferry on the way to Romania.