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Video. What are Iranian Shahed drones — and why are they everyone's problem

Updated: 03/03/2026 - 18:05 GMT+1

Recent videos from Bahrain and Dubai show a terrifying new reality. Open-source intelligence quickly confirmed what they are: Iranian-designed and made Shahed drones. And Iran is now firing these weapons across the entire region. Should you be worried?

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