SalarHaqq
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The fact that Russia didn't use them until long after the war started is highly suspicious.
It is understood that until long after the war started, Russia was using tactics less conducive to their deployment, as stressed by user Hack-Hook. Indeed kamikaze UAV's have been deployed to target fixed dual-use infrastructure, something Moscow was deliberately avoiding for numerous weeks into the conflict.
Initially, Iran denied ever selling the drones in the first place, so we have no reason to trust Iran's narrative.
Careful examination of Iranian declarations will show that what Iran denied, was the notion that drones were supplied specifically for or during the conflict in Ukraine. So Iran's statements have been consistent.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said Saturday Tehran provided Moscow with a limited number of drones months before the war in Ukraine ( ... ). Previously, he had said, "Iran has not provided any weapons to Russia for the war in Ukraine," implying that some arms were transferred, without referring to drones.
https://www.iranintl. com/en/202211059003
"We have various forms of cooperation with Russia, including in the sphere of defense, but we are not helping either side involved in the [Ukrainian] conflict because we are certain that it should be concluded.
https://tass.com/politics/1479261
also, Iran does have a history of faking weapons programs,
Token instances of inadequate presentation rather than faking.
but when it comes to UAVs I've always thought Iran was and is quite capable.
I was referring to the (pro-)western sources which claim Iran has supplied drones to Russia after the start of the current conflict. (Pro-)western media did not share your assessment on this, since they are pretty much on the record for trying to sow doubts about the authenticity of Iranian achievements in the drone department. One common example among plenty:
Iran’s Drone Fake?
Iran is claiming to have America’s RQ-170 UAV drone seemingly intact. Some suspect the images were faked.
By December 09, 2011
Iran’s Drone Fake?
Iran is claiming to have America’s RQ-170 UAV drone seemingly intact. Some suspect the images were faked.
thediplomat.com
Elsewhere sources aligned on NATO have even insinuated that Iran is selling ammunition to Ukraine.
I choose not to trust such self-contradicting narratives.
Again, we both know this. It suits your narrative to deny it, but the truth remains the same.
You're speaking for yourself.
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