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Western intel: Russia nearing deliveries of modified Shahed drones to Iran; Iran adopts Russian-style barrage tactics

Western intelligence says Russia is nearing delivery of modified Shahed-type drones to Iran, a claim the Kremlin denies. Analysts note Iran’s recent drone-and-missile barrages mirror tactics used in Ukraine, posing fresh challenges for Gulf and Levant air-defence networks.

Discovered 2026-03-25T15:00:19.320372-07:00 | 2026-03-25T15:00:19.320372-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • Western reports that Russia may be supplying modified Shahed-type drones to Iran, and prior reporting of stepped-up Moscow–Tehran military cooperation, indicate an acceleration in Tehran’s access to advanced UAS components and targeting support (see source:713668c9-01dc-4d34-8818-f93469484486).

  • Iran’s adoption of Russian-style massed drone and missile barrages is already stressing regional air-defence systems and follows strikes degrading Iranian missile/satellite capabilities, underscoring evolving operational demands on Gulf and Levant air-defence planning (see source:e8484e68-71d1-411d-9a46-d33a019c1102 and source:1bc6121f-461f-4029-a056-de9248ae6e0d).

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2026-03-25T15:00:19.320372-07:00
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2026-03-29T10:48:24.326166-07:00
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