Iran Deploys Advanced Shahed Drones in Coordinated Strikes Across West Asia

Iran's Shahed drones, including the widely used Shahed-136 variant, have become central to its military strategy in West Asia amid ongoing tensions with the US and Israel. These low-cost, long-range loitering munitions feature advanced technologies like offline navigation and anti-jamming, making interception challenging. They have been deployed in coordinated waves targeting Israel, Gulf countries, and critical infrastructure such as oil facilities and ports. Militaries, including Ukraine, have employed electronic warfare to counter these drones with varying success.