Iran’s export and sale of the Shahed 136 line of kamikaze drones is justified, according to its mission to the UN, Iranian state media reported.
Tehran has exported the Shahed 136 to Russia to be used against Ukraine. The sale of these deadly drones was in response to “a recent display of the Shahed drone at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington, DC, an event known for amplifying anti-Iran sentiment,” Iranian state media reported. “The exhibit was organized by United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI).”
At CPAC, UANI CEO Mark Wallace unveiled the large black Shahed 136 drone. This type of drone had been used to target US forces in the Middle East more than 170 times, he said. It had been used to kill three Americans in Jordan, he said, adding that these types of drones have been used against the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and against ships.
Citizens of 80 countries have been killed and wounded by this weapons system, Wallace said. “This is the face of Iranian terror,” he added.
Rather than downplaying this, the Iranian regime has come out swinging and taken ownership of its criminal drone empire.
“The Shahed drone is among the world’s most advanced unmanned aerial vehicles, possessing exceptional reconnaissance, surveillance, and operational capabilities while maintaining an extremely cost-effective price,” Iran’s mission to the UN said.
“There is no legal prohibition on its sale. Any country that commits to refraining from using it in acts of aggression against another state is eligible to apply for its purchase.”
Iran has complained that CPAC is involved in anti-Iran commentary.
“The recent display of the Iranian drone at CPAC 2025 further illustrates the extent of anti-Iran sentiment within certain circles of US politics,” the Tehran Times said.
“Iran’s Shahed Aviation Industries has developed a comprehensive range of drones renowned for their exceptional reconnaissance, surveillance, and operational capabilities,” Iranian state media reported.
“These drones maintain a cost-effective price point, making them attractive to numerous international customers and showcasing Iran’s advanced technological prowess despite decades-long sanctions targeting the country’s industries.”
The report then listed all of Iran’s major drones, demonstrating the extent of its investment in these kinds of weapons.
Source » jpost