Iran Strikes Threaten Myanmar Junta’s Jet Fuel and Drone Supplies

Iran’s ongoing retaliation to the joint assault by the United States and Israel will disrupt Tehran’s ability to supply jet fuel and military drone technology to Myanmar’s regime, according to military analysts and international rights groups.

Recent investigations by Amnesty International and Reuters revealed that Iran-linked “ghost ships” transported aviation fuel to Myanmar’s Western-sanctioned military regime in 2024 and 2025, driving the junta’s daily airstrikes on pro-democracy rebels and civilian targets.

Iran also transported military drones on cargo flights to Myanmar following the 2021 coup. Secret military cooperation between Tehran and Naypyitaw reportedly began after the 2021 coup and has deepened over time as the regime strengthened ties with Iran.