Iran Exports Agricultural Drones to Iraq

TEHRAN (Iran News) Shahla Amouri, President of the Ahvaz Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture, announced the development following a high-level meeting with Iraq’s Minister of Agriculture, Abbas Maleki. “Exporting Khuzestan-made agricultural drones to Iraq represents a strategic shift that could strengthen Iran’s position in regional markets,” Amouri stated.

The meeting, aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation, focused on the introduction of modern agricultural technologies and the transfer of technical knowledge to Iraq. The initiative includes the export of advanced, fully Iranian-made agricultural drones—developed by domestic experts in Khuzestan—a symbol of Iran’s growing technological capabilities and support for local innovation.

According to Amouri, the first shipment of these drones is ready for export. She emphasized that unlike foreign models, these drones are entirely manufactured inside Iran, including their electronic boards and control systems, making them immune to international sanctions. “This gives us and our Iraqi partners a strategic advantage,” she added.

The Iraqi side also expressed strong interest in the technology. Minister Maleki reportedly welcomed the collaboration and highlighted Iraq’s commitment to modernizing its agricultural sector. “This enthusiasm shows Iraq is ready to absorb Iranian technical expertise and high-tech products,” said Amouri, who also serves on the Iran-Iraq Joint Chamber of Commerce.

Despite Iraq’s policies restricting imports of agricultural products during its domestic harvest season, Amouri stressed this should not be seen as a challenge. Instead, she called for a strategic approach—producing export-oriented crops in Khuzestan aligned with Iraq’s market needs during off-seasons.

To secure Iran’s competitive edge in the Iraqi market, Amouri urged local producers to focus on quality and adopt professional marketing practices. “This drone export initiative marks just the beginning of a broader, more sustainable partnership in modern agriculture and targeted trade,” she concluded.

The move reflects a growing recognition of technology-driven diplomacy in the region, with agricultural innovation now playing a central role in strengthening Iran’s regional economic influence.