The UAV deal between Iran and Russia is not expected to include a conclusion that will restrict Israel's freedom of action in Syria, a security source who spoke with "Israel Today" estimated this morning (Sunday). However, another political source confirmed that "in general, Israel does not like The rapprochement between Russia and Iran. "In the coming days, Russian President Putin is scheduled to arrive in Tehran and meet with President Raisi.
U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan revealed over the weekend that a major deal was being struck between Moscow and Tehran for the supply of hundreds of Iranian-made unmanned aircraft capable of carrying guided missiles. The security source who spoke to Israel Today estimated that the main need Of the Russians is precisely in the intelligence gathering capabilities of the UAVs, and not necessarily in their attacking capabilities.
Documentation: The air defense systems were activated against an attack in Saifif in central Syria
According to satellite footage and information obtained by CNN, as early as June, Russian representatives visited the Iranian Air Force base to get an impression of the UAVs.
The Iranians have even demonstrated advanced operational capability in the field, in several attacks carried out by forces supported by the Revolutionary Guards.
The largest and most successful attack occurred in November 2019, when unmanned aircraft fired by the Houthis from Yemen caused heavy damage to Saudi oil infrastructure facilities, which harmed the kingdom's oil production for a relatively long time.
On several occasions, Iran has also tried to launch drones at Israel, but these have been intercepted by the Air Force and in one case by the Americans, when they were over Iraq.
Putin and Raisi, Photo: AP
Moscow's appeal to the Iranians indicates the significant difficulties the Russian army is facing in the war in Ukraine.
Against this background, the West is concerned about what appears to be a new axis between Russia, China and Iran, which may, among other things, be a counterweight to the US-backed moderate bloc of moderate countries in the Middle East.
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