Russia-Iran

Is Russia assisting Iran in a war against Israel?

European and U.S. intelligence agencies say Russia is sending Iran advanced UAVs that Iran is using in the war against Israel and the United States.

New details on Caspian Sea strike

A new report claims that the strike at Bandar Anzali port targeted infrastructure used to transfer Shahed drones and ammunition between Russia and Iran.

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US rejected Russian offer linking Iran intel, Ukraine data

Russia proposed halting intelligence sharing with Iran if the US stopped giving Ukraine intel, according to a Politico report. Washington rejected the offer.

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Iran signs deal with Russia for advanced air defenses

The Financial Times reports that Iran has secured a €500 million deal with Russia for advanced Verba missiles to rebuild its air defenses.

Khamenei's secret message to Putin

Iran's secretary of the Supreme National Security Council reportedly delivered a message from Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei to Russian President Vladimir Putin during their meeting last week.

Iran launches surveillance satellites with Russian rockets

Iran successfully deployed three domestically developed satellites into low Earth orbit using a Russian Soyuz rocket.

Russia helping Iran build eight nuclear power plants

Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), announced that Iran will continue producing radiopharmaceuticals and is moving forward with plans to build eight nuclear power plants in partnership with Russia.

Iran and Russia to launch joint naval drill in Caspian Sea

Iran and Russia to launch a joint three-day naval drill in the Caspian Sea, involving their naval forces, the IRGC, and police units. The exercise aims to bolster regional maritime security.

Clandestine Diplomacy:

Israel holding secret conferences with Russia regarding Iran

Amid the ceasefire with Iran, Israel is carrying on tacit contacts with senior officials in Moscow to seek a diplomatic solution with Iran and Syria.

'We Went Through This Too':

Kyiv students support school damaged by Iranian missile

Students from the Perlyna-Chabad Jewish School in Kyiv, which was damaged by a Russian drone, sent a touching letter of encouragement to the students of Gsharim School, which was hit by an Iranian missile.

Major deal:

Russia to construct eight power plants in Iran

Iran's atomic chief announces that Russia will construct eight new nuclear power plants, with four slated for Bushehr. The move is part of Iran's plan to triple its nuclear energy capacity.

Putin signs law to strengthen cooperation with Iran

Russian President signs law aimed at deepening ties between Moscow and Tehran across various fields.

Russia seeks to strengthen ties with Iran

Following a meeting in Moscow between President Putin and Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi, the Russian Foreign Ministry stated: 'We intend to further expand mutually beneficial ties with Iran.'

Amid Western pressure

Russia and Iran confer on nuclear talks

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister discusses his country's nuclear program with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Ryabkov. The conversation follows Trump's threats of "bombing" if Iran fails to agree to a deal.

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Russia and Iran expand military cooperation

A new investigation highlights the growing military collaboration between Russia and Iran since the onset of the Ukraine War.

Iran’s military drill features Russian-made defenses

Iran deploys its domestically built Bavar-373 air defense system and Russian-made S-300 during a military exercise.

Over support for Russia

Britain sanctions Iran’s airline and shipping carrier

UK government freezes assets of Iran Air and the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL), after evidence emerged of Iran providing ballistic missiles to Russian forces.

A 'bewitching' threesome for Israel: Iran, Russia and North Korea

Israel’s growing nuclear war hazards include variously tangible scenarios of Russian or North Korean interventions on behalf of Iran. Opinion.

Russia and Iran:

'Our positions are close'

The presidents of Russia and Iran met in Turkmenistan and discussed the situation in the Middle East. The two countries are expected to sign a strategic partnership agreement.

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Iran brokering talks to send Russian missiles to Houthis

Source tell Reuters Iran has brokered ongoing secret talks between Russia and Yemen's Houthi rebels to transfer anti-ship missiles to the rebels.

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Russia delivering advanced air defenses to Iran at its request

Iranian officials quoted by The New York Times confirm that Russia has begun delivering advanced air defense and radar equipment to Iran, after officials in Tehran asked the Kremlin for the arms.

US sanctions Iran's drone program

US announces sanctions against entities enabling Iran's drone program, in action seeking to disrupt the production and proliferation of UAVs used by Russia against Ukraine.

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Iran to receive Russian fighter jets in the next few days

Iran expected to receive the first delivery of Russian Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets in the next few days, a year after agreeing to purchase them.

Unmasking China's Hamas connection: A global concern

China's economic interests in the Middle East influence its stance on the Israel-Hamas war as do its relations with Russia and Iran. Op-ed.

White House warns:

'Wagner Group plans to provide air defense system to Hezbollah'

White House says Russian mercenary group plans to provide an air defense system to Hezbollah or to the regime in Tehran.

Facts and truths amid the fog of war

The horrifying toll of Russia, China, Turkey, Iran, Arabs waging war and violating human rights. Look who criticizes Israel.

US commander warns:

'Iran-Russia military ties could have implications in Syria'

US air force commander in the Middle East says shared drone technology between Iran and Russia is a particular concern.

Report:

Iran helping Russia produce thousands of attack drones

Document cited by Washington Post shows Russia is preparing, with the help of Iran, to produce more than 6,000 attack drones by 2025.

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Russian delegation hid in hotel as Israel struck Iranian plant

Russians were in Tehran to gain drone-building expertise while Mossad struck a site in Isfahan believed to be an arms production hub.

Macron to Raisi:

'Immediately end Iran's support for Russia'

French President urges Iranian counterpart to stop providing Russia with attack drones used to attack Ukraine.

US intelligence:

Iran helping Russia build a drone factory east of Moscow

US says Iran is providing Russia with materials to build a drone manufacturing plant east of Moscow to use in the war in Ukraine.

Ukraine:

Parliament approves 50-year sanctions package against Iran

The bill seeks to sanction Iran for providing drones for Russia to use in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

Zelenskyy proposes Iran sanctions bill

The bill would see Ukraine impose sanctions on Iran for 50 years for providing UAVs to Russia.

White House:

Russia looking to buy additional drones from Iran

White House National Security Council spokesman says Iran continues to provide Russia with attack drones.

Iran to purchase Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets from Russia

Iran announces deal to buy Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets from Russia, in latest move of defense cooperation between the two.

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Iran secretly supplied Russia with weapons

Sources tell Sky News that two cargo ships carrying the weapons departed an Iranian port in January.

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Russia and Iran reach secret nuclear deal on uranium transfers

Foreign intelligence sources tell Fox News Digital that Iran has secured secret deals with Russia to guarantee deliveries of uranium.

Officials:

Russia's stocks of Iranian drones running low

Sources tell Bloomberg Russia is constantly working to obtain more drones as well as other military supplies from Iran and other sources.

Sources:

Iran smuggled drones into Russia using boats, state airline

Sources reveal to The Guardian how Iran smuggled new types of advanced long-range armed drones to Russia for use in Ukraine.

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Russia and Iran planning Iranian drone facility in Russia

Officials say Moscow and Tehran are moving ahead with plans to build factory in Russia that could make thousands of Iranian-designed drones.

US sanctions Iranian drone manufacturer over Russia supplies

Iran has been accused of sending drones to Russia for use in its war against Ukraine.

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US working to stop Iran's ability to deliver drones to Russia

Sources tell New York Times US is trying to choke off Iran’s ability to manufacture drones for Russia to use in the war in Ukraine.

Payment for the drones?

Report: Russia to supply Iran with fighter jets

Tehran continues distancing itself from a nuclear deal with the West - but it might get the last laugh when all's said and done.

Iran criticizes Zelenskyy:

'Our patience is not endless'

Iran's Foreign Ministry criticizes Ukrainian President who told US Congress that Iran is providing Russia with drones.

UN report on Iran skirts question on drone supply to Russia

Upcoming report to UN Security Council obtained by Axios does not accuse Iran of supplying Russia with drones.

Russian envoy:

'Claims of our ties with Iran are a fairytale'

Russia's first deputy representative to the United Nations rejects claims his country provided Iran with drones for use in Ukraine.

Israeli officials:

Iran wants to limit range of missiles it will provide to Russia

Iran reportedly fears international backlash, wants to limit the range of the missiles it plans to provide Russia.

Officials:

Russia again looking to Iran for drones and missiles

Officials say that Moscow is looking to Iran to resupply the Russian military with drones and surface-to-surface missiles for Ukraine war.

Israel protests to Russia over use of Iranian drones in Ukraine

National Security Adviser Eyal Hulata warned: if Iran is not stopped - the Russians will also use its precision missiles in Ukraine.

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Iran to begin manufacturing weaponized drones for Russia

Officials say Moscow has quietly reached an agreement with Tehran to begin manufacturing hundreds of unmanned weaponized aircraft.

Putin and Iranian President speak, stress cooperation

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, with both leaders placing emphasis on deepening cooperation.

Zelenskyy:

'Iran is still downplaying its supplies of drones to Russia'

After Iran admits it supplied Russia with drones to use in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says Iran isn't telling the whole truth.

US officials:

Iran seeking Russia’s help to bolster nuclear program

US intelligence suggests Iran has been asking Russia for help acquiring additional nuclear materials.

US officials:

'Russia may be advising Iran on cracking down on protests'

White House Press Secretary says there is concern Russia is advising Iran on suppressing protests.

White House:

'Iranians are supporting Russian drone attacks on Ukraine'

National Security Council spokesman confirms Iran sent personnel to assist Russian troops in launching Iranian-made drones against Ukraine.

EU slaps new sanctions on Iran over drone sales to Russia

The deadly drones have inflicted heavy damage on Ukrainian cities over the past days.

Russia warns UN:

'Don't probe drone strikes in Ukraine'

Russian envoy warns against any UN probe of his country's alleged use of Iranian-made drones against Ukraine.

Iran 'regrets' Ukraine's decision to reduce diplomatic presence

Ukraine announced it would downgrade diplomatic ties with Iran due to its decision to supply Russian forces with drones.

Iran's Cyberwar

Russia helped Iran become a cyber-power by giving it cyber weapons and capabilities. Iran passed its expertise on to Hezbollah. Op-ed.

The US facing Russia and Iran. Is there a Unifying Theory?

A conundrum: Iran is much worse than Russia yet the US pushes the,Iran Deal to weaken Israel and goes all out against Russia. Why? Op-ed..