Since the start of the Gaza war on Oct. 7, 2023, Israel’s enemies have launched a multifront attack, all supported by Iranian-backed terror proxies. And now, a new Iranian threat has emerged – this time from the sea. On Thursday, Iran launched a new drone carrier vessel, which will be integrated into its Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) naval force.
The new carrier is designed to assist Iran in launching drones from a shorter range, making it harder for enemies to detect the launch.
Iran’s news agency Tasnim reported, “The Shahid Beheshti, a former container vessel, is equipped with a 180-meter (590-foot) runway and is able to operate without refueling for up to one year.”
According to Ynet News, one thing that sets this ship apart from earlier models of the IRGC warships is that it is “capable of launching and retrieving larger drones, like the Qaher – a miniaturized drone based on a local fighter jet – as well as helicopters.”
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