Iran Unleashes Swarm of Drones Across Middle East to Rattle US Allies
Iran launches hundreds of its signature Shahed 136 drones to strike targets in Bahrain, Kuwait, UAE and other US-allied nations in the region, aiming to sow fear and impose costs.
In a bold display of military might, Iran has unleashed a barrage of hundreds of its signature Shahed 136 drones across the Middle East, striking targets in Bahrain, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and other US-allied nations in the region. These bulky, noisy, and delta-winged drones have long been a source of concern for Ukraine, but now they have become an unwanted sight over the skies of the Gulf as well.
The Shahed 136, costing an estimated $50,000 each, have been a thorn in the side of Iran's regional rivals, who have struggled to defend against the onslaught. These low-cost, suicide drones have proven to be a formidable and asymmetric weapon, capable of overwhelming air defenses and striking strategic targets with surprising accuracy.
Source: The Guardian
