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Russian missile experts flew to Iran amid clashes with Israel: Reuters

An unspecified number of Russian missile experts visited an Iranian missile base near Amirabad in September, according to a Western defense official who requested anonymity.
The seven Russians identified have senior military backgrounds; two are colonels and two are lieutenant-colonels.
Their visits coincided with escalating military conflicts between Iran and Israel, where both sides engaged in strikes in April and October.
Cooperation between Iran and Russia has intensified, influenced by a 20-year military pact signed in January.

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