Iran has inaugurated its first drone-carrier warship, saying the vessel is capable of operating in oceans far from its mainland, the official IRNA news agency reported Thursday.

The report said the vessel, manned by the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard’s navy, can carry several squadrons of drones as well as helicopters and cruise missiles. Named Shahid Bagheri, it’s capable of launching cruise missiles, IRNA said.

With a 180-meter-long runway for drones, the vessel can travel up to 22,000 nautical miles without needing to refuel in ports{ai:summary}<p>Iran has launched its first drone-carrier warship, the Shahid Bagheri, which can operate far from its shores. The vessel, under the control of the Revolutionary Guard’s navy, is equipped to carry multiple squadrons of drones, helicopters, and cruise missiles. #military</p>

Iran says its first drone-carrier warship can travel 'independently' for up to a year

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