Israel Attack: US Sanctions Iran's Drone Makers

Published APR 18 2024

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The Spin

The US's sanctions on Iranian drone makers in 2023 have earlier prompted Russia to help Iran. Teheran's pivot towards Russia poses risks of potential backlash in the region and gives it confidence to manoeuvre the sanctions regime. Essentially, the US needs to do much more than mere imposing sanctions to defang Iran's drone capabilities.

The Jerusalem Post

Iran's bold attack on Israel with over 300 missiles and drones, though ineffective, has posed a challenge for its Western allies to balance support for Israel with restraint. The attack may push them towards nuclear escalation, potentially triggering further conflict with Israel. The situation remains highly unpredictable and fraught with risks.