What are Iran's military capabilities and how long can it sustain the war? – video explainer

After the joint US-Israeli attack on Iran, Tehran has responded with retaliatory attacks across the Middle East. The Guardian's defence editor, Dan Sabbagh, explains what military capabilities Iran has and how long it might be able to sustain the warIran’s Shahed drones have brought terror to Ukrainian skies – now they are being deployed in the Middle East Continue reading...


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