Russia is seeking surveillance drones from Iran, a top Biden aide says

WASHINGTON — President Biden’s national security adviser said on Monday that Russia is seeking hundreds of surveillance drones from Iran, including those capable of firing missiles, to use in the war in Ukraine.

The official, Jake Sullivan, said it was unclear whether Iran had already sent any of the remotely piloted systems to Russia, but said that the United States had information that indicated Iran was preparing to train Russian troops to use them as soon as this month.

“Our information indicates that the Iranian government is preparing to provide Russia with up to several hundred U.A.V.s, including weapons-capable U.A.V.s on an expedited timeline,” Mr. Sullivan told reporters at the White House, referring to unmanned aerial vehicles.

https://tnewstimes.com/2022/07/11/world/russia-is-seeking-surveillance-drones-from-iran-a-top-biden-aide-says

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PicturesOfABetterTomorrow · 41-45, M

It is actually a very smart move strategically. Because attacking their shipments would start a second war with Iran which even DOD says is a no win quagmire like Afghanistan.

Northwest · M

@PicturesOfABetterTomorrow [quote]
It is actually a very smart move strategically. Because attacking their shipments would start a second war with Iran which even DOD says is a no win quagmire like Afghanistan.[/quote]

You do realize that Russia and Iran have major ports on the Caspian sea, right? and "shipments" consist of a straight line, overnight delivery, and the US nearest base is at least 1,200 miles in any direction, over mostly hostile territory. 🤣

PicturesOfABetterTomorrow · 41-45, M

@Northwest Oh look. More irrelevant trivia from you that says fuck all about anything. Hello MarkPaul.

Northwest · M

@PicturesOfABetterTomorrow [quote]Oh look. More irrelevant trivia from you that says fuck all about anything. Hello MarkPaul.
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Hey rebel without a clue. I was trying to give you a gentle reminder that your: " attacking their shipments" highlights the fact that you're geographically illiterate. Bye dummy.

PicturesOfABetterTomorrow · 41-45, M

@Northwest No you were trolling because like MarkPaul you are a child with vapid surface level analysis but like to pretend you are a global expert.

And now you throw insults because I called out your bullshit. Your comment is totally irrelevant to the point I made.

But r/woosh was created for people like you and MarkPaul.

PicturesOfABetterTomorrow · 41-45, M

@Northwest Seems you are unaware that these things exist even though they have been around for almost a century at this point.

Northwest · M

@PicturesOfABetterTomorrow

Rebel without a clue, here's a [b][i][u]Geography lesson for dummies:[/u][/i][/b]

And some facts:

- US aircraft would have to fly 1,200 miles, which is 4X its operating range, and air-refuel over hostile territory 6 to 8 times.

- US cruise missiles have a 600 mile range.

Ever thought why Israel did not strike Iran's nuke facilities? The answer is because they can't.

Stop embarrassing yourself. The point is less about my expertise and more about the dumbfuck that you are.

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