Iran Claims Tenfold Surge in Attack-Drone Production
A new U.S. assessment says Tehran still holds thousands of missiles and drones despite weeks of strikes.
Overview
- Iran’s deputy armed forces chief, Brig. Gen. Alireza Sheikh, said production of attack drones rose tenfold in the seven months after the June 2025 Twelve‑Day War.
- Sheikh warned the United States and Israel that Iran would retaliate against any new operations and said recent strikes showed improved accuracy.
- U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency director Lt. Gen. James Adams told lawmakers that Iran retains thousands of missiles and one‑way attack drones despite losses and use in combat.
- U.S. commanders say they destroyed hundreds of missile and drone storage sites and hit factories, yet officials note Iran hides assets underground and can still threaten forces near the Strait of Hormuz.
- Talks between Iran and the United States in Islamabad produced no long‑term deal, and many battlefield claims come from state outlets that lack broad independent verification.