These images do not prove that Iran has unveiled kamikaze dolphin drones
Key takeaways
- Social media users are claiming that the Iranian military has unveiled a new type of kamikaze underwater drone shaped like a dolphin.
- Issued on: 12/05/2026 - 16:57Modified: 12/05/2026 - 17:10
- By: The FRANCE 24 Observers / Quang Pham These photos published on May 4, 2026 have been generated by AI. © Observers Does the Iranian military have kamikaze dolphins in its arsenal?
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Social media users are claiming that the Iranian military has unveiled a new type of kamikaze underwater drone shaped like a dolphin. However, the photos circulating as evidence have been generated by AI.
Issued on: 12/05/2026 - 16:57Modified: 12/05/2026 - 17:10
By: The FRANCE 24 Observers / Quang Pham These photos published on May 4, 2026 have been generated by AI. © Observers Does the Iranian military have kamikaze dolphins in its arsenal? According to the Wall Street Journal, Iranian officials reportedly considered using "mine-carrying dolphins" to attack US ships enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports. When questioned during a Pentagon briefing, US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth denied any use of "kamikaze dolphins" by Iran.