Iran passes sweeping drone law, folds 'hobby flights' under IRGC's watch

Articles 17-22 prohibit “any import, export, manufacture, sale or transfer” of civilian drones or components by foreign nationals unless the Defense Ministry grants a specific exemption.

An Iranian Shahed Drone is displayed by the United Against Nuclear Iran at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) annual meeting in National Harbor, Maryland, US, February 22, 2025.

(photo credit: REUTERS/BRIAN SNYDER/TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

JUNE 29, 2025 15:27

Updated: JUNE 29, 2025 19:15

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