Major General Ali Abdollahi, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, stated that Iran will adopt an "asymmetric" approach in future conflicts with enemies, utilizing low-cost but effective equipment to "neutralize" advanced weapons. He noted that this strategy "will cause trouble, concern, and high costs for the enemy." The material mentioned that interceptor missiles launched by the Patriot and THAAD defense systems used by the United States and Israel can cost millions of dollars, while Iranian Shahed drones cost only $20,000 to $35,000.