Iranian Drones Pose Increasing Threat to US Forces in the Middle East
Iran's use of drones, particularly the Shahed-139, poses a significant threat to US military assets in the Middle East. Recent incidents, including the launch of a drone towards the USS Abraham Lincoln, highlight Tehran's strategy of using drones as a form of asymmetric warfare. These drones, often referred to as 'kamikaze drones,' are designed to overwhelm defense systems by functioning as low-cost cruise missiles. The Iranian regime's tactics are seen as a test of US resolve, with experts warning of the potential for swarm attacks that could challenge US and Israeli defenses.