The Globalist How drone technology has reshaped the wars in Ukraine and Iran
Mar 30, 2026
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Tira Schubert
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Fernando Augusto Pacheco
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Randy Mulianto
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Noelle Salmi
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Jacob Parakelis
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Inzimam Rashid
Tira Schubert, space journalist with Royal Astronomical Society ties, previews Artemis II and recent Saturn findings. Jacob Parakelis, RAND defence researcher, explains how drones and interceptor systems link conflicts in Ukraine and Iran. Inzimam Rashid, Dubai-based Gulf correspondent, reports on strikes and regional fallout. Short takes touch on arts, education and social media rules from Fernando Pacheco, Noelle Salmi and Randy Mulianto.
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Conflict Escalation Hits Tehran And Gulf Infrastructure
- The Iran conflict has rapidly escalated with strikes inside Iran and attacks on Gulf infrastructure.
- Inzimam Rashid reports multiple days of bombardment in Tehran and increased Iranian missile and drone strikes on UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait facilities.
Gulf Economies Strained By Targeted Iranian Attacks
- Gulf states face economic pressure as Iranian strikes target energy and desalination infrastructure.
- Inzimam Rashid highlights hits on UAE aluminium sites, Kuwait airport and desalination plants, hurting tourism and prompting talk of regime change.
Karg Island Holds Iran's Oil Leverage
- Karg Island is strategically crucial because it stores the bulk of Iran's oil reserves.
- Inzimam Rashid explains control of Karg Island could cripple Iran's economy by seizing roughly 90% of its oil storage.