The drone lost over Iran isn't really a concern. Sincerely. It is unfortunate this occurred, but, if all Iran can do is duplicate the drone then that is easy to retaliate against it.
If the Iranians sell the technology to others, the USA is at least one step ahead of that strategy and has other technology to nullify the effects of any copied information. It seems silly to think a flying stealth Iranian drone cannot be controlled using USA technology. It is even more intriguing to realize if the USA technology sold throughout the world would then dominate an entire global military; that could then be countered by new USA technology. Such a dynamic would insure peace. In the wrong hands, like Bush/Cheney, it would also insure chronic war, but, it is an interesting thought.
What worries me more is any collaboration by Iraq with Iran if Iraq has left over information garnered during the USA occupation. Iraq has some interesting USA assets including an international airport and a billion dollar embassy.
I remember former Secretary Gates stating the USA was taking much of the equipment and technology out of Iraq when we left. I hope that occurred and there was no theft of dangerous information by militants in Iraq. Because if there was, it would completely nullify the invasion in the first place. If then there was collaboration with Iran to create a stronger Shi'ite alliance, it would serve to escalate the tensions between many countries and any alliance of Iraq/Iran.
On Line: 23 April 2012 16:34
In Print: Tuesday 24 April 2012
In Print: Tuesday 24 April 2012
TEHRAN – Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said that the Islamic Republic of Iran is satisfied with the growing power of Iraq in the region and the Arab world.
The Leader made the remarks during a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in Tehran on Monday.
He said that some developments in recent months epitomized the power of the Iraqi nation and government in the Arab world....
