Iran inaugurates first drone-carrier warship

Iran’s first drone-carrier warship in the Persian Gulf. Picture: Sepahnews via AP

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.

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.