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Russia arming Iran with drones to bolster war effort: Report

Western intelligence reports Russia is providing drones, satellite imagery, and medical aid to Iran, aiming to support its conflict with U.S. and Israel and extend regional tensions.

  • Western intelligence reports Russia is nearing completion of phased shipments to Iran, including drones, medicine, food, and satellite imagery beginning in early March to bolster Tehran's war effort against the United States and Israel.
  • Following the February 28 launch of Operation Epic Fury by the United States and Israel, Moscow and Tehran began secret discussions regarding transfers to bolster Iran's war effort against American forces.
  • Beyond physical supplies, Moscow has provided Iran with targeting data and satellite imagery to assist strikes against American forces, which analysts warn could prolong the regional conflict and complicate operational planning.
  • Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed the reports as "fake news," stating that Moscow is continuing dialogue with Iranian leadership while rejecting allegations of sending military hardware.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed Moscow sought to blackmail the United States by offering to halt intelligence sharing with Iran if Washington cut off Kyiv's intelligence data, while the United States negotiates a settlement with Tehran.
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The Russian Federation will send lethal drones to Iran to help it in its war against the United States and Israel, The Financial Times reports, citing Western intelligence services, according to which the lethal weapons will be delivered this month.

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After receiving Iranian drones at the beginning of the war in Ukraine, it is now around Russia to help the Tehran. Moscow is about to finish delivery of drones, medicines and food in Iran, according to sources from the western spy, reveals...

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The region is in its fourth week of continuous airstrikes. Several Gulf states have also been attacked. Oil prices have risen in Asia. Iran receives more Russian aid.

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La Vanguardia broke the news in Granada, Spain on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
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