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Iran Increases Military Presence in Venezuela with Drone Factory
(Latin Times) Maria Villarroel - Iran is increasing its military presence in Venezuela with the establishment of a drone development base at the El Libertador air base, the Argentine news site Infobae reported. The project includes the production and training in the use of a wide range of UAVs, including the Shahed-131, used for one-way attack missions. These drones represent a significant technological advance in Venezuela's military capacity. Venezuela is also looking to sell them to other countries in the region, a practice that could destabilize the geopolitical landscape in Latin America. Direct flights between Caracas and Tehran on Iran's Mahan Air have reportedly been used to transfer Venezuelan gold in exchange for Iranian oil, in a scheme that violates international sanctions imposed on both countries.