Bloomberg Surveillance · Thursday, July 16, 2026
The US military's reliance on drones, including sea drones, is diminishing the need for extensive ground troops in operations against Iran. This technological advantage allows for effective degrading of Iran's offensive capabilities without requiring a significant boots-on-the-ground presence.
“I guess that's at this moment, that is what the president is weighing.”
“I think the administration would that it has considerable flexibility with the personnel that are in the region as long as the United States has not engaged in a long term boots on the ground endeavor.”
“I think the comments that were made earlier are appropriate. I would say that this is no longer the nineteen eighties. We have drones. The Navy has demonstrated some unique and special drone capacity involving sea drones.”