Iran sends killer drones to target Ukrainians in Vladimir Putin's bloody war

The top US commander in the Middle East, Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Junior, told Congress that Iran-linked drones "present a new and complex threat to our forces". and those of our partners and allies"

Iran plans to supply hundreds of drones with combat weapons capabilities to Russia (

Image: Iranian Army Office/AFP via Gett)

Newly declassified US intelligence said Iran was preparing to supply Russia with several "hundreds" of drones, including those that could be used in the war in Ukraine.

Jake Sullivan, the national security adviser, said the drones were initially intended to help rebels in Yemen fight the Saudi-backed government.

But now Sullivan told a White House briefing, "Iran is preparing to train Russian forces to use these drones [unmanned aerial vehicles]."

However, Esfandyar Batmanghelidj, founder of Bourse Bazaar, a London-based think tank, raised eyebrows at the plan, saying Iran had no experience exporting drones.

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Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army (

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Iranian Army Office/AFP via Gett)

"Iran is unlikely to have that many operational drones in its own fleet," he tweeted.

The news comes as US President Joe Biden will arrive in the Middle East today, Wednesday, to try to strengthen relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia.

Many Democrats have criticized the president for meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as well as his father, King Salman.

The meeting marks a ...