Persian Gulf island of Qeshm. Wikipedia
Meet Iran’s Persian Gulf Base For Spy Drones And Midget Subs -- Killer Apps/Foreign Policy
Satellite imagery shows that Iran is expanding a drone base on the Persian Gulf island of Qeshm that sits next to the narrow strait through which 20-percent of the world's oil was shipped though in 2012. It's all part of a broader effort by Tehran to beef up its military facilities around the strategic Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important waterways.
The air base's main runway was recently doubled in length to 1,600 meters, according to Jane's IHS, a private defense analysis firm. This new length would allow the facility to be used for launching Iran's Shahed-129 drones that could track, and possibly attack, ships passing through the strait. Said to be able to fly for up to 24-hours, the Shahed drones are reportedly able to carry missiles capable of hitting ships and ground targets.
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My Comment: The base is located in a strategic choke point .... mind you they are also a priority target for U.S. and Persian Gulf military forces.
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