15.03.2026 05:20
The spokesperson for the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, Zulfikari, claimed that the US and Israel have carried out unlawful attacks in regional countries by imitating Iran's 'Shahed-136' drone. Recently, US Central Command Admiral Brad Cooper also announced that they had seized the kamikaze drone design, which is considered one of Iran's most effective weapons.
Colonel Ibrahim Zulfikari, spokesperson for the Hatemul Enbiya Central Headquarters affiliated with the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, claimed that the US and Israel have been conducting attacks on illegal targets in regional countries by imitating Iran's "Shahed-136" drone.
"THEY ARE CONDUCTING ATTACKS IN REGIONAL COUNTRIES"
According to the Fars News Agency, Zulfikari provided information on the matter. Zulfikari stated, "The enemy (US-Israel) is conducting attacks on illegal targets in regional countries under the name 'Lucas Drone' by secretly imitating Iran's Shahed-136 drone."
Stating that the purpose of these attacks is to incite conflict and division between Iran and neighboring countries, the Iranian spokesperson said, "Recent deliberate attacks on some neighboring and friendly countries such as Turkey, Kuwait, and Iraq, and attributing these to the Iranian Armed Forces are examples of this manipulation."
THE US HAD ALSO OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED
US Central Command (CENTCOM) Admiral Brad Cooper had also made a notable statement regarding the course of the war in recent days. Cooper announced that they had seized the kamikaze drone design, considered one of Iran's most effective weapons.
"WE HAVE COMPLETELY ANALYZED THEIR INTERNAL STRUCTURES"
The US commander stated that the seized drones were thoroughly examined and their internal structures were completely analyzed, expressing that these designs are now also being produced by the US. Cooper said, "We dismantled the drones and examined them, completely deciphered their designs. We put American labels on them and redeployed them to the front."
SHAHED-136 FEATURES
Shahed-136 is an unmanned aerial vehicle developed by Iran, classified as a "kamikaze drone" or technically as a one-way attack drone. This system is designed to fly to the target area and explode upon direct impact, and it does not return after the mission. Developed by Iran's Shahed Aviation Industries, this drone has become one of the notable systems on battlefields in recent years, especially due to its low cost and long range.
With a length of approximately 3.5 meters and a wingspan of 2.5 meters, the total weight of the Shahed-136 is around 200 kilograms. It has a piston engine and a propeller at the rear. This design allows it to fly at a speed of approximately 180–190 kilometers per hour. According to sources, its range varies between approximately 1,000 to 2,500 kilometers. The nose of the drone carries an explosive warhead weighing about 30 to 50 kilograms.
Shahed-136 is typically launched from multiple launch ramps mounted on trucks. The flight path is programmed in advance using GPS and inertial navigation systems. When the drone reaches its target, it dives and crashes, detonating the explosives it carries. The delta wing-shaped triangular body design provides both aerodynamic efficiency and reduces radar signature to some extent.
Thanks to its relatively low production cost, it can be launched in large numbers simultaneously, making this system a notable attack tool in modern conflicts. It is also known that Russia uses this drone under the name "Geran-2."