Iran now controls the largest, smartest drone force in the Middle East & now it’s too late for US?

Iran has built one of the Middle East’s largest and most diverse missile and drone arsenals despite decades of sanctions, according to defense analysts. The country fields a wide range of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and long-range drones capable of striking targets across the region. While analysts say Iran does not currently possess an operational missile capable of reaching the U.S. mainland, Tehran continues advancing longer-range technologies through its space-launch programs. Recent conflicts have renewed attention on Iran’s growing missile capabilities, including systems such as the Sejjil, Khorramshahr and Shahed-series drones, which remain central to the country’s deterrence and regional military strategy.