Daniel Davis Deep Dive Russia Will Disrupt U.S. Iran War Strategy /Lt Col Daniel Davis & Matt Hoh
Mar 5, 2026
Matthew Hoh, former USMC captain and State Department official, brings frontline and policy experience. He and Daniel Davis unpack Russia aiding Iran with advisors and tech, how drone and jamming improvements shift strikes, the strain on US munitions tied to Ukraine, and the regional military and economic fallout from a widening conflict.
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Russia Quietly Arms Iran With Tactical Knowhow
- Russia will avoid direct combat but provides technical and operational support to Iran, improving Iranian drones and missile countermeasures.
- Matthew Hoh said Russia shared lessons from Ukraine, advising on Shahid drone upgrades and JDAM/GPS jamming techniques that help Iranian strikes penetrate defenses.
A Drag On US Resources Helps Russia In Ukraine
- Russia benefits strategically when the U.S. is bogged down in the Middle East because it diverts munitions and political focus away from Ukraine.
- Matthew Hoh and Daniel Davis noted US missile inventories and interceptors get consumed defending Gulf partners, reducing support available to Ukraine.
Chinese Diplomats Said They Want US Mired In Wars
- Daniel Davis recounted Chinese diplomats preferring the U.S. remain mired in Middle East wars to weaken American focus.
- He described conversations in 2010–2011 where Chinese officials said they wanted the U.S. stuck in endless regional conflicts.