“We have information indicating that the Iranian government is preparing to provide Russia with several hundred UAVs, including weapons-capable UAVs,” Sullivan said in a statement, with the White House assessing that Russian delegations twice visited Iran’s Kashan Airfield on June 8, and July 5 to view showcasings of the drone technology.
The White House also released three photos of the Shahed-191 and Shahed-129 unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying precision-guided missiles. The satellite photos also show the drones in flight while a Russian transport was at the site.
Ukraine has made extensive use of armed drones in its fight against the invading Russians, who have not made acquiring such capabilities a priority until now.
The US intelligence assessment was first reported by CNN, prompting Iran to deny it. READ MORE
