Despite Sanctions, Iran Imported $236mn Worth Of Drone Parts In 10 Years

Amirhadi Anvari
Amirhadi Anvari

Iran International

A view of drones during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran in 2022
A view of drones during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran in 2022

Despite global sanctions, Iran has imported at least $236 million worth of aircraft and drone engine parts over the past 10 years from countries including Turkey, the UAE, Germany and even Ukraine and the US.