Iran's Acquisition of Sophisticated Drones

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has acquired sophisticated kamikaze and combat drones, including the Shahed-131 and Ababil-5 models, which pose a threat to enemy targets. The drones have been used in simulated exercises targeting Israeli nuclear facilities and have been involved in shadowing a U.S. guided missile destroyer. The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Iran's ballistic missile and UAV programs.