The surrender of Iran’s military commander to Israeli drones has become a frequent and documented occurrence in Tehran.
This surrender occurs after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Wednesday it will continue striking Israeli and U.S. bases across the Middle East until it perceives the threat of war against Iran has ended.
“We only think of the enemy’s complete surrender,” the IRGC said in a statement on its official outlet, Sepah News.
Israeli drone operators frequently use aerial reconnaissance drones (such as the Hermes 900) and Hermes 450 drones to monitor and strike retreating Iranian troops and missiles unless they surrender.
Israeli drones have targeted Iranian infrastructure, including fuel depots in Tehran and suspected drone production sites in Shahr-e Rey, as part of an ongoing conflict.
Reports indicate that these operations involve both reconnaissance and direct strikes, sometimes utilizing small, agile drones to evade air defenses, notes Al Jazeera.
Some reports suggest that Israeli agents have established clandestine, small-scale production or assembly lines for drones inside Iran to carry out attacks.
Elbit Hermes 900 (Kochav) has been used as a primary drone for intelligence operations and strikes in Iran, particularly in areas like Isfahan.
Elbit Hermes 450 is used for operations over Tehran as early as the initial stages of the 2025 and 2026 conflicts.
IAI Heron TP (Eitan) reportedly used in strikes, with capabilities for long-range missions.
These UAVs were involved in around 500 strikes on targets, often operating freely in Iranian airspace.
High casualty rates in IRGC members, poor logistics, and low morale among Iranian forces are frequently cited as reasons for these surrenders.
Reports confirmed that over 100 Iranian commanders and soldiers surrendered to drones over two days period, with many instances recorded on video.
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