Drone team: Russia’s plan to arm Iran

Leaked Russian intelligence documents reveal a proposal to supply Iran with thousands of fiber-optic and satellite-guided drones, signaling a deepening military partnership aimed at countering American forces. These innovative weapons, particularly the unjammable fiber-optic drones, represent a significant escalation in regional conflict dynamics. Simultaneously, the ongoing war has left approximately 20,000 seafarers stranded in the Gulf, where they face severe humanitarian challenges, including critical food and water shortages, physical danger, and extreme mental strain. Beyond these geopolitical tensions, the episode pays tribute to the late scientist Craig Venter, highlighting his pioneering work in genomics, his competitive drive to map the human genome, and his controversial, relentless pursuit of scientific recognition and longevity research. These developments underscore the complex interplay of technological warfare, the human cost of global trade disruptions, and the enduring legacy of influential figures in modern science.