Iran's growing arms industry raises concerns as US, allies grapple with tensions Iran has rapidly expanded its arms industry, emerging as a major exporter of cost-effective, high-tech weaponry. This transformation, accelerated by Russia's substantial purchase of drones in 2022, has heightened concerns for the U.S. and its Middle East allies, as well as Ukraine and other nations. The surge in Iran's arms exports has empowered the country to support militia allies in the Middle East, intensifying conflicts in regions like Gaza. Notably, the Shahed suicide drone, a prominent Iranian arms export,...