Bolivia Eyes Iranian Drone Tech to Safeguard Borders

Bolivia's defense minister confirmed the country's interest in obtaining Iranian drone technology to enhance border security and combat smuggling and drug trafficking. This comes after Argentina expressed concerns and requested information about an agreement between Iran and Bolivia. The defense minister dismissed the concerns as exaggerated and speculated that they were politically motivated. While Bolivia denies signing a memorandum of understanding with Iran, it expressed interest in Iranian high-tech drones for monitoring mountainous areas. The reported deal raised concerns in Argentina due to past allegations of Iranian involvement in a bombing incident. Bolivia emphasized its pacifist stance and denied any threat.