U.S. Military Reports Strike on Iranian Drone Engine Plant
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Monday, March 23, 2026, that it had struck a facility in Iran used for the production of engines for attack drones. The strike targeted a plant located in the province of Qom, in north-central Iran.
According to CENTCOM, the facility “manufactured gas turbine engines for attack drones and aircraft components used by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.” The development underscores increasing direct confrontation between the U.S. And Iranian-backed forces in the region.
CENTCOM officials stated the plant was specifically producing engines for unmanned aerial vehicles and components for aircraft utilized by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The announcement could influence future diplomatic talks and regional security assessments.
