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Iran's Drone Attacks Surge, Targeting Key Shipping Routes

3/13/2026

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Iran has intensified its use of Shahed drones, launching over 2,100 since October 2025.
Despite U.S. and Israeli strikes limiting production, Iran retains stockpiles and can manufacture drones with minimal resources.
The British navy reported attacks on three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz on March 11, though the weapon used remains unclear.
The Strait of Hormuz carries 20% of the world's oil and has become Iran's primary weapon.

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Iran has intensified its use of Shahed drones, launching over 2,100 since October 2025.
Despite U.S. and Israeli strikes limiting production, Iran retains stockpiles and can manufacture drones with minimal resources.
The British navy reported attacks on three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz on March 11, though the weapon used remains unclear.
The Strait of Hormuz carries 20% of the world's oil and has become Iran's primary weapon.