Iranian Mohajer 6 Drones Operating in Venezuela
Iranian Mohajer 6 drones are now operating in Venezuela, marking a confirmed expansion of Iranian military technology presence in Latin America. Open source imagery and flight tracking reviewed by The War Zone indicate that the medium altitude long endurance UAV is being flown by Venezuelan operators with Iranian support.
The development highlights a growing defense relationship between Tehran and Caracas at a time of increased U.S. focus on Iranian drone exports and proliferation.
Evidence of Mohajer 6 Operations
According to reporting by The War Zone, imagery shared on Venezuelan state media and social platforms shows a Mohajer 6 UAV operating from a Venezuelan airfield. The drone matches known Iranian configurations, including wing shape, sensor turret placement, and landing gear design.
Independent analysts cited by The War Zone note that the aircraft appears operational rather than static or for display. This suggests active use for surveillance, training, or patrol missions rather than symbolic cooperation.
What the Mohajer 6 Brings to Venezuela
The Iranian Mohajer 6 is a combat proven UAV used by Iran and its partners across the Middle East. It can conduct intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions and can carry precision guided munitions under its wings.
For Venezuela, the platform offers improved aerial surveillance over land and maritime areas, particularly along its coastline and borders. The system also reflects a shift toward unmanned capabilities as the country faces long standing challenges in maintaining its manned aircraft fleet.
Strategic and Regional Implications
The presence of Iranian Mohajer 6 drones in Venezuela underscores Iran’s strategy of exporting unmanned systems to friendly governments facing sanctions or isolation. Similar drones have been supplied to Russia, Ethiopia, and non state actors in recent years.
For Washington and regional partners, Iranian military drones operating in the Western Hemisphere raise concerns about intelligence collection, technology transfer, and long term security cooperation close to U.S. borders.
Official Responses and Transparency
As of this writing, neither the Venezuelan government nor Iranian defense officials have issued detailed public statements outlining the scope or purpose of the drone operations. U.S. officials have previously warned about Iran’s growing drone export network but have not yet commented directly on the Mohajer 6 activity in Venezuela.
What Comes Next
Analysts expect continued monitoring of Venezuelan airfields and training activity to assess whether additional Iranian UAV systems are introduced. The Iranian Mohajer 6 drones operating in Venezuela may represent only the first visible phase of a broader unmanned cooperation effort.
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