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TEHRAN - Iran’s attacks over the first day of combat have leaned heavily on drones and small-scale missile strikes, trends that could indicate either deliberate planning – or a breakdown in command and control.

Rather than sustained volleys, attacks have been intermittent, with waves of small, Shahed-136 one-way attack drones – essentially unsophisticated cruise missiles – punctuated by smaller strikes with ballistic weapons.