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Russia Is Supplying Iran with Shahed Drones, Zelenskiy Says
President Zelenskyy confirmed Russia supplies Shahed drones to Iran, used in attacks on US bases and Israel, with thousands launched since autumn 2022, Ukrainian officials said.
- On Saturday, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told CNN that Russia is supplying Iran with Shahed drones used against the United States and Israel, adding it is "100% facts" Iran has used Russian-made Shaheds to attack U.S. bases.
- The Shahed's mass use began in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, where Russian forces have launched thousands since autumn 2022, initially supplied by Iran but now produced by Russia.
- A Shahed drone was displayed during the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran on February 11, 2026, and Iranian ballistic missiles and drones have struck 11 countries, including Israel and Saudi Arabia.
- More than a dozen countries have approached Ukraine for help countering Iranian-made drones, and Ukraine has shared intelligence with Israel and the United States, strengthening security cooperation.
- The February 28 joint strikes were reported to have eliminated senior Iranian figures including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, prompting Tehran to retaliate against Israel, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia and disrupt the Strait of Hormuz, pushing global oil prices to record highs.
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Russia provides Iran with Shahed drones for use against the United States and Israel.
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Read Full ArticleIran originally sent Shahed drones to Russia, which has gained its own production during the war in Ukraine.
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right5Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution36% Left, 36% Right
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- 36% of the sources lean Left, 36% of the sources lean Right
36% Right
L 36%
C 28%
R 36%
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