Iran’s First Drone Carrier: Cargo Ship Turned Naval Uav Base | Wion Podcast

Iran has commissioned the IRIS Shahid Behemen Bagheri, a former commercial container ship converted into a dedicated drone-launching warship. Featuring a ski-jump deck and long-range endurance, this vessel allows the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy to project power and conduct UAV operations far beyond the Persian Gulf, signaling a shift toward asymmetric naval warfare.