US-Iran War: Reports Claim Russia Could Supply Iran With Unjammable Fiber-Optic Drones |WION News

Added: 2026-05-16

[00:00:00]Now, Russia's reportedly expanding military cooperation with Iran.

[00:00:03]According to a report by The Economist, Moscow is planning to arm Iran with at least 5,000 advanced fiber optic drones.

[00:00:11]Russia's military intel agency has allegedly drafted a secret contingency plan during the early phases of the Israel-Iran war. The reported 10-page document outlines a proposal to transfer short-range fiber optic drones to Iran that also includes long-range strike systems that use satellite guidance technology. The report claims that Russian President Vladimir Putin personally offered to train Iranian operators to use these systems against US forces in the region. The document reportedly included detailed maps and even operational diagrams focused on islands off Iran's southern coast, including the Kharg Island. Unlike conventional drones, fiber optic systems are connected to operators through physical cables than radio signals, making them highly resistant to electronic jamming. These drones have become increasingly important in Russia's war in Ukraine, where both sides have engaged in intense electronic warfare. The document also referenced satellite-assisted targeting systems while giving Russia a degree of plausible deniability. The report is likely to raise concerns in Washington over the emergence of a more coordinated security partnership between Russia and Iran.

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