Iran's drone capability to be used ‘against Israel'
ANU Senior Lecturer in Gulf Studies Dr Jessie Moritz claims Iran's technology capabilities will have a 'devastating effect' if continuously used on Israel.
Dr Moritz claims Iran's use of drones, which have been used by Russia against Ukraine, is being used 'against Israel'.
'Israel has almost undoubtedly damaged as well their nuclear capability,' Dr Moritz told Sky News Australia.
'Iran is also a major producer of cheap but very efficient drones.
'This conflict is likely to be about Iran's production capability for not only ballistic missiles, but also their drone capability.'
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