Iran's Drones Terrorize Middle East

0:00On March 3rd, Iran's Shahed 136 drones, known for terrorizing Ukrainian skies, are now appearing in the Middle East. These bulky, noisy machines cost about $50,000 each and have Delta wings. They've been a staple in Russia's attacks on Ukraine since late 2022. But over the past two days, hundreds have targeted U.S. allies in the Gulf region following strikes on Iran by the U.S. and Israel. In Bahrain, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates, these drones have slammed into buildings and military sites. The United Arab Emirates reported downing most of 689 launched at them, but doesn't still broke through. Videos captured lone drones hitting high-rises and even a radar dome at a U.S. Navy base in Bahrain's capital. People in these areas are on edge from the drone's loud engines and dramatic dives, which spark fear even if defenses stop most. In Ukraine, they wrecked power grids, leaving hundreds of thousands without heat or lights

1:00in winter, and similar damage hit Saudi Arabia's largest. Refinary this week, these drones stretch up to 1,250 miles and hud the ground to dodge radar, sometimes guided remotely for last-second changes. Iran designed them around 2020, sharing plans with Russia for mass production. As the conflict heats up, experts expect more of these cheap weapons to keep flying, testing defenses and raising tensions across the region.