The TA-35 index of blue-chip companies soared up 3.2%, the TA-Insurance Index jumped 3.1%, and the TA-Finance Index soared 5%. It said in a statement, "These low-cost drones, modeled after Iran’s Shahed drones, are now delivering American-made retribution." The strategy of deploying thousands of low-cost drones has posed a serious challenge for the US. Analysts also point out that interceptor stocks could run out quickly in a prolonged war. In a prolonged war, Iran will have the advantage of its cheaper and more efficient drone army.

Source: dna March 02, 2026 16:31 UTC