One year ago, Iran claimed to have captured an unmanned CIA
spy drone, and last month Iran also claimed a drone was “violating” its airspace.
On Tuesday, Iran claimed it had captured another unmanned aircraft. The US Navy
however, said all of the aircrafts were accounted for. Cmdr. Jason Salata, a spokesman for the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet
in Bahrain, admitted that drones had been lost in the water in past
years, but none recently. Questions about if the said drone is authentic or not,
have been brought up. However, unlike the aircraft that was captured a year
ago, the one Iran says to have obtained most recently, is a spy plane primarily
used for photography and videos.
I remember last
year when Iran had captured a drone. One of the concerns had been that Iran was
going to copy the design of it, and apply it to its own aircrafts. That being
said, Iran has made advances since its capture of the first drone. I’m curious
to see if that is going to happen again. I’m also not entirely sure whether
Iran’s claims this time are true or not. While the Navy does say that all of
the aircrafts are accounted for, I don’t think they would want to admit that
another one is missing. In last year’s case, it did take a while for American
officials to admit that a drone was lost, hopefully that won’t be this case
this time around.
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ReplyDeleteI remember what Jamie said because we were in the same class and our teacher went on about it. My concern or rather question is that I thought the drones would explode if they were taken down or captured? I guess I am wrong, but I find it weird that it is fully intact without any damage. I have no idea how they could have gotten the drone without getting on and landing it themselves. I do agree with Jamie that it looks bad on the Navy if they say they lost one. I wish we would just leave them alone. I know we are the "super power" country, but this is ridiculous.
DeleteWhat I find most hard to believe is that the Navy says that all US drones are accounted for. How can that be if Iran claims to have captured one? The article bring up the possibility that the drone could have been recovered from the sea after a past crash, but if that is the case then wouldn't there be at least some damage to the drone? I don't see how it could be perfectly in tact if that was they case. Besides, the article also points out that there hasn't been a crash into the ocean recently anyway. I don't know how I feel about this; the whole thing is really complicated and suspicious.
ReplyDeleteI think that Iran does not have a U.S. drone. That being said, if they did, I would highly doubt the U.S. Navy would admit that Iran does have one. Exposing to the public that Iran has a U.S. drone and is using it to make there own would be traumatic. I think that Iran just is trying to look powerful to the world, and look like a threat to the U.S. if necessary. I think that if they ever were to come close to becoming a threat to us, we would stop them before they did. Even though they have been making progress, they are no where near capable to take on the Unites States military.
ReplyDeleteIf Iran really had one of our drones I'm fairly certain there would be some sort of photographic evidence posted. Iran would love to brag about taking down a form of our intelligence in an attempt to make us look stupid. I agree with Sebastian, though that I don't see the Navy admitting to the drone being taken if it really was. That sort of acknowledgment would send Americans into a bit of a panic. With that being said, let's hope they're lying. This is the last thing we need when it comes to Iran.
ReplyDeleteI do not think Iran really has one of our drones. Just because they say that hey have one doesn't really mean they have one. Yes the navy has lost past drones, but honestly I do not worry about it. I don't find it to be a huge issue, but like everyone else has said, these situations are usually surrounded by multiple factors that make them very difficult to understand. I don't really think that it would be fully intact if the Navy lost it. So overall I am skeptical, but not all that nervous on the matter.
ReplyDeleteEven if Iran actually captured a drone, I doubt they could do much with it. The type of drone that they have said to have captured is like a spy drone which is very different than if they captured a predator drone or any kind of hostile drone. If Iran somehow replicated this technology (which is really hard to do using just a crashed drone that is probably damaged and doesn't come with a blueprint or design, than all they would have is a spy drone which, if found, would result in more sanctions of Iran. Realistically, if Iran found a US drone. they would probably take a look inside of it, not have any clue what it was made of or how it works, and use it purely as a publicity tactic to create fear in the hearts of Americans who are afraid of Iran.
ReplyDeleteEven if they did have an undamaged drone of ours, it's only a recon drone. There would be no damage to us if they could somehow recreate it besides for them taking some pictures. We wouldn't use the drones to be hostile, we we would just use one for monitoring their nuclear program or any other suspicious activity. I don't think Iran actually has a drone though. I think they're trying to make the U.S. look bad by saying that we invaded their airspace.
ReplyDeleteThere is a possibility that Iran could justbbe bluffing, because of the event that took place a year ago. If they captured one of our drones before why couldn't it happen again? However, I agree with most of my classmates that there really isn't a threat to America. The article stated that the drone was only used for photography and videos. However, I am curious to know which side of the story is a lie. How could none of the aircrafts be missing, if Iran has control of one of our aircrafts. The other important detail is that there has not been an accident at sea recently.
ReplyDeleteThere is a possibility that Iran could justbbe bluffing, because of the event that took place a year ago. If they captured one of our drones before why couldn't it happen again? However, I agree with most of my classmates that there really isn't a threat to America. The article stated that the drone was only used for photography and videos. However, I am curious to know which side of the story is a lie. How could none of the aircrafts be missing, if Iran has control of one of our aircrafts. The other important detail is that there has not been an accident at sea recently.
ReplyDeleteThere is a possibility that Iran could justbbe bluffing, because of the event that took place a year ago. If they captured one of our drones before why couldn't it happen again? However, I agree with most of my classmates that there really isn't a threat to America. The article stated that the drone was only used for photography and videos. However, I am curious to know which side of the story is a lie. How could none of the aircrafts be missing, if Iran has control of one of our aircrafts. The other important detail is that there has not been an accident at sea recently.
ReplyDeleteThe CIA and other branches of our military are sending drones into Iran. However, the Iranians might just be trying to make themselves look good and stir up trouble in the Gulf region. They have done that multiple times before by threatening to cut off the Strait of Hormuz
ReplyDeleteThere is a possibility that Iran could justbbe bluffing, because of the event that took place a year ago. If they captured one of our drones before why couldn't it happen again? However, I agree with most of my classmates that there really isn't a threat to America. The article stated that the drone was only used for photography and videos. However, I am curious to know which side of the story is a lie. How could none of the aircrafts be missing, if Iran has control of one of our aircrafts. The other important detail is that there has not been an accident at sea recently.
ReplyDeleteThere is a possibility that Iran could justbbe bluffing, because of the event that took place a year ago. If they captured one of our drones before why couldn't it happen again? However, I agree with most of my classmates that there really isn't a threat to America. The article stated that the drone was only used for photography and videos. However, I am curious to know which side of the story is a lie. How could none of the aircrafts be missing, if Iran has control of one of our aircrafts. The other important detail is that there has not been an accident at sea recently.
ReplyDeleteThere is a possibility that Iran could justbbe bluffing, because of the event that took place a year ago. If they captured one of our drones before why couldn't it happen again? However, I agree with most of my classmates that there really isn't a threat to America. The article stated that the drone was only used for photography and videos. However, I am curious to know which side of the story is a lie. How could none of the aircrafts be missing, if Iran has control of one of our aircrafts. The other important detail is that there has not been an accident at sea recently.
ReplyDeleteThere is a possibility that Iran could justbbe bluffing, because of the event that took place a year ago. If they captured one of our drones before why couldn't it happen again? However, I agree with most of my classmates that there really isn't a threat to America. The article stated that the drone was only used for photography and videos. However, I am curious to know which side of the story is a lie. How could none of the aircrafts be missing, if Iran has control of one of our aircrafts. The other important detail is that there has not been an accident at sea recently.
ReplyDeleteThis article definately brings up a lot of questions. I agree with Nicolette in regards to the US saying they have all the drones accounted for when Iran claims to have one. I don't think that Iran actually has a drone. The thing is shady and I think it will be the US word against Iran's word. Until proof is provided otherwise.
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