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Iran Sows Chaos with Cheap Drones in the Middle East – 2,000 Attacks in Six Days

Published March 6, 2026, 17:12
Iran Sows Chaos with Cheap Drones in the Middle East – 2,000 Attacks in Six Days

Iran is using cheap Shahed drones on a large scale in the Middle East, carrying out over 2,000 attacks in six days. These drones, also known as 'kamikaze' drones, carry explosives and cause significant damage, having already caused casualties, such as the attack on a base in Kuwait that resulted in the death of six American soldiers. The attacks have taken place in cities and strategic installations, such as oil refineries and liquefied natural gas export terminals. The cost of these drones is relatively low, ranging from $20,000 to $50,000, making them an economical means of causing chaos and exerting pressure. This Iranian strategy reveals its weakness in the air and its shift to alternative means of attack.