Tehran – Iran has reiterated that its domestically developed Shahed drones (the world’s most advanced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) can be legally used for international sales.
“A country that commits to using drones for defence purposes can be applied to purchase it,” the permanent mission to the United Nations said in a post in X on Friday.
The statement comes in response to a recent display of Shade Drones at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) held in Washington, DC. This is an event known for amplifying anti-Iranian sentiment.
The exhibit is said to be a nonprofit organised by United against nuclear Iran (UANI) and has links between the intelligence agency and pro-Israel billionaires, and is questioning the true motivations. Masu.
“Shahed Drone is one of the most advanced UAVs in the world, with exceptional reconnaissance, surveillance and operational capabilities while maintaining a highly cost-effective price,” Iran’s mission highlights I did.
CPAC 2025: Anti-Iranian Propaganda Platform
A recent exhibition of Iranian drones at CPAC 2025 further demonstrates the extent of anti-Iranian sentiment within a particular circle of US politics.
Research journalist Eli Clifton recently said Uani has received a large amount of money from figures like Thomas Kaplan, an investor with close ties to Israeli leaders and the extremist Zionist Adelson family. has been revealed.
Emails obtained through the investigation also show that UANI is actively seeking financial support from Persian Gulf monarchies, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and is pushing forward the agenda to destabilize Iran. Masu.
At this year’s CPAC, US national security adviser Mike Waltz boasted about the Iranian regime’s “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran, amplifying anti-Iran rhetoric.
He openly acknowledged the economic war against the Iranian people, saying his goal is to “keep the foot in the neck of the Iranian economy.”
Perhaps one of the worst aspects of this campaign has to do with Uani’s targeting of Iranian medical trade during the Covid-19 pandemic.
By putting pressure on global entities to halt transactions that include Iranian drugs and medical supplies, UANI has put millions of lives at risk.
This intentional obstruction of access to essential medicines has been portrayed in widespread condemnation, and observers label it as a form of “medical terrorism.”
Iran’s technical capabilities showcase
Iran’s Shahed Aviation Industries has developed a comprehensive range of drones renowned for their extraordinary reconnaissance, surveillance and operational capabilities.
These drones maintain a cost-effective price range, are attractive to many international customers, and despite decades of sanctions targeting the country’s industry, Iran’s advanced technological capabilities We will introduce you to:
Notable models from the Shahed lineup
-Shahed 101: One of the previous models that were mainly used for reconnaissance missions.
-Shahed 107: This lotering ammunition, released in January 2024, features reconnaissance technology, including live video feeds. It is approximately 2.5 meters long and has a wingspan of 3 meters, with an estimated range of up to 1,500 kilometers.
-Shahed 121: In the 2010s, he showed reconnaissance capabilities after flying over USS Harry S. Truman in international airspace.
-Shahed 129: A versatile drone that can be used for both reconnaissance and combat operations, with long-term durability and the ability to carry precision guided ammunition. It is deployed for border patrols along Iran’s eastern frontier.
-Sahed 131: A heavy duty munitions designed for Kamikase missions in the 900km range, equipped with a 15kg warhead.
-Shahed 136: The upgraded version of the Shahed 131 offers an extended range of about 2,500 km and a larger warhead capacity. Its accuracy and impact become a formidable asset in military operations.
-Sahed 238: Turbojet-powered L ammunition announced in September 2023. It features three variations with a variety of guidance systems, including GPS/glonus-based inertial navigation, electro-optic/infrared sensors, and radar detection systems for enemy atmosphere control. Defense (SEAD).
-Shahed 147: Twin boom with turboprop engines, high altitude, long-term late UAV, wingspan of 26 meters, maximum flight altitude of 60,000 feet.
-Shahed 149 Gaza: The UAV, announced in May 2021, celebrates Palestinian struggle against Israeli atrocities. It has a flight duration of 24 hours, a maximum operating radius of 2,500 km, and can carry 13 bombs and 500 kg of electronic equipment.
-Sahed 171 Simorgh: Named after the benevolent legendary bird of Persian mythology, this jet-powered flight wing unmanned combat aviation vehicle (UCAV) exemplifies Iran’s innovative engineering.
-Shahed 191 (Saegheh): There are two variations: Saegheh-1 and Saegheh-2. The former is equipped with a turbo fan and piston engine, allowing two SADID-1 missiles to be carried outside, while the latter is fired from a mobile vehicle that can carry two SADID-1 missiles inside. This is a jet-type flight wing UCAV.