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Why are Iranian drones so deadly? | The Economist

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Why are Iranian drones so deadly? Shashank Joshi, The Economist’s defence editor, and Rosie Blau, co-host of The Intelligence podcast, discuss how the drones work, how Iran’s mass deployment is reshaping conflict in the Persian Gulf, and how Ukraine’s battlefield experiences are providing crucial lessons for countries facing attacks.

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