US Releases Before-And-After Images Of Iran Drone Production Plant Hit By Precision Strikes
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Last Updated:March 21, 2026, 07:29 IST
the Esfahan–Khomeynishahr drone production plant, which manufactured Shahed one-way attack drones, was heavily damaged in precision strikes by the US forces.
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The US forces has released before-and-after images showing the destruction of a key Iranian drone production facility, underscoring the scale of damage inflicted in recent strikes in the ongoing war.
As per US Central Command (CENTCOM), the Esfahan–Khomeynishahr drone production plant – which manufactured Shahed one-way attack drones used by Iran across the Gulf region – was heavily damaged in precision strikes by the US forces. CENTCOM shared the repercussion of the massive strike on Iran’s missile infrastructures as part of Operation Epic Fury.
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Satellite footage published by US force showed the Iranian Esfahan–Khomeynishahr drone production plant on March 3, before the US strikes, and again of March 12, after US forces struck the facility with precision munitions.
“The Esfahan Khomeynishahr Drone Production Plant produced Shahed one-way attack drones that have been used by the Iranian regime to attack targets across the region. The photo dated March 3, 2026, shows the plant before U.S. strikes. The photo taken on March 12, 2026 shows the same site following a barrage of U.S. precision weapons strikes – another major blow Iran’s defense industrial base," it said in a post on X.
The Esfahan Khomeynishahr Drone Production Plant produced Shahed one-way attack drones that have been used by the Iranian regime to attack targets across the region. The photo dated March 3, 2026, shows the plant before U.S. strikes. The photo taken on March 12, 2026 shows the… pic.twitter.com/nXxYpv2eyw— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 20, 2026
The strikes form part of a broader campaign targeting Iran’s military infrastructure. On March 20, US forces also used bunker-buster munitions to hit a major ballistic missile manufacturing and storage facility near Isfahan. The site was described by Pentagon officials as a critical hub for Iran’s long-range missile programme and was believed to house Khaibar-Shekan and Shahab-3 missiles.
On Friday, the CENTCOM also shared satellite images showing the destruction at Iran’s Karaj Surface-to-Surface Missile Plant after the US strikes. As per CENTCOM, this plant was being used to assemble ballistic missiles.
Satellite footage published by US force showed the Iranian Karaj Surface-to-Surface Missile Plant on March 1, before the US strikes, and again last week, after US forces struck the facility with precision munitions. It noted that the Iranian regime used the Karaj plant to assemble ballistic missiles that threatened Americans, neighbouring countries, and commercial shipping, according to a report by Israel National News.
The Iran war sharply escalated with direct US and Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliatory missile attacks across Israel and Gulf states. The conflict between Iran and Israel entered its 22nd day on Saturday, with both sides intensifying military operations.
The conflict was fueled after Iran’s South Pars gas field, one of the world’s largest, was attacked by Israeli forces. In retaliation, Tehran struck Qatar and fired missiles at Saudi Arabia after vowing attacks on oil and gas targets throughout the Gulf. Qatar’s state oil giant reported “extensive damage" at the Ras Laffan Industrial City after an Iranian missile attack.
According to Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, the US-Israeli attacks on Iran have killed more than 1,300 people, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and top Iranian officials.
The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) has warned that the toll may be even higher, estimating at least 1,858 people have been killed, including both civilians and military personnel.
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