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Defence
Iran fires Shahed drones and Fateh missiles at US bases, Gulf allies, straining defences
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 11:40 AM
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Iran has deployed Shahed drones and Fateh ballistic missiles against U.S. installations and allied Gulf states, creating a barrage that is taxing regional air‑defence systems.
Iranian forces have intensified attacks on U.S. facilities and allied Gulf nations by launching Shahed loitering drones alongside Fateh short‑range ballistic missiles. The strikes are aimed at strategic bases and infrastructure across the Persian Gulf region.
The sheer volume of inexpensive drones and missiles is overwhelming the air‑defence networks of the United States and its regional partners, forcing continuous alerts and depleting interceptor stocks. Defense analysts note that the low cost of the munitions allows Iran to sustain a high‑tempo barrage that strains even advanced radar and missile‑intercept systems.
These operations come amid heightened geopolitical tensions following recent diplomatic setbacks between Tehran and Washington. While officials in the United States have not disclosed casualty figures, the ongoing barrage underscores a growing capability of Iran to challenge the security architecture of the Gulf corridor.
The sheer volume of inexpensive drones and missiles is overwhelming the air‑defence networks of the United States and its regional partners, forcing continuous alerts and depleting interceptor stocks. Defense analysts note that the low cost of the munitions allows Iran to sustain a high‑tempo barrage that strains even advanced radar and missile‑intercept systems.
These operations come amid heightened geopolitical tensions following recent diplomatic setbacks between Tehran and Washington. While officials in the United States have not disclosed casualty figures, the ongoing barrage underscores a growing capability of Iran to challenge the security architecture of the Gulf corridor.