"All you would need is a ship under a foreign flag positioned offshore to launch hundreds of drones, or even a truck carrying them. When I served as deputy administrator at the National Nuclear Security Administration, overseeing nuclear programs, the drone threat was something we were deeply concerned about."
"If Iranian sleeper cells were operating in the US, constructing such drones would not be especially difficult because a lot of the technology is off-the-shelf. Much of this equipment can be purchased commercially and modified with explosives like a grenade. It could be assembled in a garage and then deployed."
"You don't need sophisticated technology to create the psychological impact they might be seeking. The drones could be transported in parts and assembled quickly, meaning warehouse locations could serve as launch points."
US security officials have raised concerns about potential Iranian attacks on American soil through sleeper cells or offshore operations. The FBI recently alerted California law enforcement to possible Iranian drone strikes on the West Coast. Security experts warn that Iran could replicate Ukraine's 2024 Operation Spiderweb strategy, which involved launching explosive drones from hidden locations near targets. Former State Department officials indicate that such operations could involve either sleeper cells within the US or foreign-flagged vessels positioned offshore. The technology required is largely commercially available and could be assembled in garages, making such attacks feasible without sophisticated equipment.
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