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Iran’s Shahed-136 Drone Production Slows After U.S. and Israeli Strikes

Iran’s Shahed-136 Drone Production Slows After U.S. and Israeli Strikes

The report says more than 2,100 Shahed-136 drones have already been launched, while existing stockpiles remain available despite slower manufacturing.

Fact Check
The statement accurately reflects the findings of a major Bloomberg investigative report published on March 11, 2026. Both the specific number of drones launched (over 2,100) and the assessment of production status (slowed but not halted, with available stockpiles) are directly supported by the primary source.
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Terms & Concepts
  • Shahed-136: A one-way attack drone designed to strike targets by crashing into them with an explosive payload.
  • Drone stockpiles: Stored inventories of unmanned aircraft that can be deployed even when current production slows.