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world5 days ago•12 min saved

Mediators Struggle as Iran Demands Hormuz Control and Rebuilds Its Arsenal

ISW-CTP’s May 21 update says mediators are narrowing gaps with Iran but Tehran has not yet responded, with nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz remaining the main sticking points. Iran appears divided over HEU concessions while pushing to formalize Hormuz transit through a PGSA-defined maritime zone, a move that expands Iran’s claimed control over regional waters. The ceasefire period is also used to reconstitute its drone and missile programs with help from China and Russia, even as a US-led blockade and sanctions target allied actors like Hezbollah in Lebanon. No major new combat developments are reported.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#drone-program #iran #missile-program

world1 month ago•4 min saved

Ukraine pushes back after Rheinmetall chief's 'Legos' drone jab

Ukraine condemned Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger's remark that Kyiv's drone program is amateurish and built by 'housewives' with '3-D printers,' arguing that civilian-led innovation and battlefield results demonstrate the drones' value; Ukrainian officials and defense industry figures defended the program while Rheinmetall issued a conciliatory statement praising Ukraine's resolve and support.

via politico.eu|

#drone-program #innovation #rheinmetall

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

US Takes Aim at Iran's Missile and Drone Programs as UN Measures Expire

The United States has taken measures to restrict Iran's missile program and curb its drone transfers to Russia following the expiration of UN Security Council sanctions. The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on individuals, entities, and a vessel involved in Iran's ballistic missile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) programs. The State Department issued an advisory to prevent dual-use technologies from reaching Iranian actors. Additionally, over 45 countries committed to countering Iranian missile-related activities through the Proliferation Security Initiative. Despite the expiration of UN sanctions, the US believes Iran and Russia will remain isolated in this situation. The Biden administration has faced criticism for a recent prisoner swap with Iran, but officials have stated that the released funds can only be used for humanitarian goods.

via Reuters|

#drone-program #international-relations #iran

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

US Imposes Sanctions on Entities and Individuals for Assisting Iran's Drone Program

The US has imposed sanctions on entities and individuals from Iran, Turkey, China, and the UAE, accusing them of aiding Iran's drone program by procuring sensitive parts. The US Treasury Department claimed that the network facilitated shipments and financial transactions for Iran's unmanned aerial vehicle program, alleging that a motor procured by the network was found in a Russia-operated drone in Ukraine. Iran has denied these allegations and called for evidence. The US has previously imposed similar sanctions on entities and individuals supporting Iran's drone development.

via Press TV|

#drone-program #international-relations #iran