National Interest: Iran’s drone industry has prospered despite the threats – Mehr news agency Iran and world’s news

According to Mehr News Agency, “National Interest” magazine, this Sunday, in a report written by “Eric Lob”, an expert of “Middle East” think tank and associate professor of political science and international relations at “University of Florida” titled “Difficulty of disrupting drones” Irani”, revealed the capabilities of Iran in the field of manufacturing UAVs despite the sanctions of the West, especially the United States, and wrote: Considering the difficulty of disrupting Iran’s drone program despite economic sanctions and export control (to Tehran), the United States is better off with a new strategy. to adopt

The report of this publication adds: For years, the United States has imposed sanctions against Iran’s industrial and military complexes and production bases, including institutions such as IAIO, HESA, Fajr Aviation Industries (FACI), Iran Helicopter Support and Renovation Industries (PAHNA) and industries Iran Aircraft Industry (IACI) has applied. Nevertheless, Iran’s aerospace and drone industry has continued to expand.

The report further states: Western sanctions have failed to prevent Iran from becoming a leading player in the military drone market and sharing its technology with its partners. Iran has produced and used military drones since the Iraq-Iran war in the mid-1980s. Iran’s advanced military drone collection with more than 33 examples forms one of the 4 strategic security pillars and its force structure and complements missile technology, proxy forces and cyber warfare. Drones have increasingly provided Iran with an asymmetric advantage. Iranian drones are cheaper than their western counterparts and have proven to be effective on the battlefield, both regionally and against American assets in the Persian Gulf and its surroundings.

“Eric Lab” further added: UAVs have also enabled Iran to display its power; gain benefits, showcase technology and increase credibility, strengthen alliances, and influence conflicts in the Middle East (West Asia) and beyond… Increasing sanctions not only undermines Iran’s narrative of independence and They show their self-sufficiency; Rather, it proves the unusual ability of this country to circumvent sanctions.