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US Used Explosive Drones for First Time in Strikes Against Iran

Published March 1, 2026, 09:10
US Used Explosive Drones for First Time in Strikes Against Iran

The US military announced that it used explosive drones for the first time in combat against Iran, a technology that has been commonly used in the war between Ukraine and Russia. The Task Force Scorpion Strike unit was responsible for the use of the drones. According to CENTCOM, damage to US facilities following Iran's retaliatory strike was minimal and did not affect operations. The US targeted command and control facilities of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, as well as Iranian launch sites for missiles and drones. The use of explosive drones marks a new development in US military tactics, highlighting the growing reliance on unmanned aerial vehicle technology in modern warfare. The announcement comes at a time of heightened tension, following US-Israeli strikes against Iran and the subsequent counterattack from Tehran, raising concerns about further escalation of the conflict.