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Could Iranian drones “attack” U.S. commercial flights? Ex-TOPGUN pilot warns of threats in ongoing war; ‘It could get ugly’

Concerns about possible retaliation from the United States have resurfaced after the previous incident. us Navy fighter pilot Matthew “Wizz” Buckley warned that Iranian drones could target U.S. territory, including commercial flights.

A former Navy pilot has warned that Iranian drones could target U.S. commercial flights amid ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran. Images used for representational purposes. (no splash)

Buckley served as a pilot trained by TOPGUN, Tell New York Post thinks American As geopolitical tensions between Washington and Tehran persist, caution should be exercised.

He said threats could range from lone wolf attacks to the use of drones to target civilian infrastructure, including passenger aircraft. Buckley warned that “things could get ugly” if sleeper agents or individuals sympathetic to Iran were activated during a period of heightened tensions.

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“There may be thousands of sleeper cells and Iranian agents in this country”

Buckley drew on recent alleged terrorist attacks in the United States, such as the recent Islamic State-linked attack in which two teenagers dropped an improvised explosive device outside. Gracie Mansion In Manhattan.

He further detailed that the country is “full of soft targets” such as shopping malls, schools or churches, targeting those who could cause damage by “radically supporting this Islamic regime”.

He further talked about the threat not just coming from potential “lone wolves”. he said. “There are probably thousands of sleeper cells and Iranian agents in this country.” He further spoke of the possibility of these attacks and said, “It’s not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when.”

Buckley urged Americans to remain on high alert. “If you see something, say something. We may attack anywhere,” he said. He further added: “They [Iranian agents or sleeper cells] You can strap an IED to your body and walk into a church, or God forbid, into a school. “

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Buckley warns of growing concerns about drone warfare

Buckley made the remarks while discussing how drone attacks are growing “exponentially” and could be used in unconventional attacks. In the interview, he warned that relatively cheap drone systems could pose risks if used to attack high-value targets such as airports or commercial aircraft.

“Drones are cheap, effective and ubiquitous,” he said.

Buckley cited a page from Captain Sully’s book to explain the potential threat drones pose to flights. “Most of us were surprised to see Sully’s miracle. A flock of birds destroyed two of the airline’s engines and he had to land in the Hudson River. Guess what a swarm of cheap drones can do when you’re approaching or leaving the country for short distances.”

Although Buckley shared his expert opinion with the New York Post, U.S. government agencies have not issued any public alerts indicating that drones pose an imminent threat to commercial flights.

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