The US Treasury Department said the two firms are fronts used by Iranian agents to supply HESA, the firm that makes the Shahed and Ababil drones.

An NBC News film crew was given exclusive access to the National Aerospace Park on Wednesday, a rarity for a foreign news organization.

In the war's aftermath, authorities invoked national security to justify the sweeping crackdown. Iran’s judiciary ordered swift trials for those accused of collaborating with Israel, while parliament passed legislation expanding the death penalty for espionage.

Newsweek has contacted Iran's Foreign Ministry for comment.

Iran claims missile capacity now exceeds pre-war levels after June bombardment of nuclear facilities by Israel and U.S. during 12-Day War conflict.

IRNA calls US attacks "arbitrary and extrajudicial killings," appealing to the UN to prevent violations of international peace and security.

Iran faces one of its most pressing environmental challenges: a rapid decline in water resources. Decades of overuse, insufficient planning, and unsustainable water management have pushed the country to the edge of severe shortages. President Masoud Pezeshkian recently acknowledged that past missteps have limited Iran’s options.