The story: Iran’s latest entry in its Mohajer line of combat drones boasts a doubled payload and is claimed to put Israel within range. This comes amid an apparent escalation in suspected Israeli aerial strikes in Syria and a surge in armed assaults targeting Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank. Beyond being interpreted as a message to Tel Aviv, the rolling out of the new drone is seen as Iran showcasing military hardware for potential buyers.

The coverage: President Ebrahim Raisi on Aug. 22 unveiled the Mohajer-10 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) at an event marking Defense Industry Day in Iran.

• The drone is the latest entry in the Mohajer series of UAVs. It reportedly boasts an operational range of 2,000 km (1,240 miles) and can fly up to 24 hours, which would put Israel within...