US and Israel accused of using Lucas drones to mislead Iran investigation

US and Israeli forces allegedly employ modified ‘Lucas’ drones in regional attacks, according to Iranian officials.

Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, has made claims that the US and Israel are behind a series of drone attacks across the region. He accused these countries of orchestrating a “diabolical plot” involving the use of modified drones.

According to Zolfaghari, the US and Israel have allegedly copied Iran’s Shahed-136 drone design and repurposed it as a modified ‘Lucas’ drone. This, he claims, is being used to falsely attribute the attacks to Iran.

Details of the alleged plot are not yet clear, but Iranian officials have expressed concerns over the use of drones in regional conflicts. The US and Israel have not commented on these allegations.

The Shahed-136 drone is a type of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by Iran’s military industry. It has been used in various military operations and has gained international attention due to its capabilities.

The ‘Lucas’ drone, as mentioned by Zolfaghari, appears to be a modified version of the Shahed-136 design. However, further information on this specific drone is not readily available.

Iran’s claims come amid rising tensions between Iran and its regional adversaries. The situation remains fluid, with both sides exchanging accusations and counter-accusations over the past few days.

Source: Al Jazeera