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Russia is almost done closing a shipment of drones, medicine and food to Iran, western intelligence reports show. Moscow, however, has repeatedly rejected such reports, saying that it is not helping Iran in the war.
Two officials have told the Financial Times that Russian officials held meetings with their Iranian counterparts to discuss transferring drones secretly, a day after Israel and the US attacked Tehran.
Moscow maintains close ties with Tehran and has reportedly provided key support to its ally, including satellite imagery, targeting data, and intelligence assistance.
While Russia has denied sending an arsenal to Iran, it has publicly maintained that Moscow is shipping humanitarian aid to Tehran ever since the war began and has asserted that it would continue to do so.
The Wall Street Journal reported last week that Russia has stepped up intelligence sharing and military cooperation with Iran in the wake of the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
Citing sources familiar with the matter, the report said Moscow has provided satellite imagery and enhanced drone technology to support Tehran’s targeting of US forces in the region.
The publication further alleged that such cooperation could prolong the conflict, potentially benefiting Russia’s military and economic interests.
According to the report, Russia has also supplied Iran with components for modified
Shahed drones
and offered tactical guidance, including recommendations on drone deployment numbers and strike altitudes.
The Kremlin has rejected a report by The Wall Street Journal alleging that Russia is sharing satellite imagery and advanced drone technology with Iran.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed the report as “fake news,” pushing back against claims of expanded military cooperation between Moscow and Tehran.
“As you know, there are currently a great many different reports circulating about this war. The vast majority are nothing more than disinformation, so we do not consider it necessary to comment on each and every one of them,”
Reuters quoted Peskov as telling reporters.
Two officials have told the Financial Times that Russian officials held meetings with their Iranian counterparts to discuss transferring drones secretly, a day after Israel and the US attacked Tehran.
Moscow maintains close ties with Tehran and has reportedly provided key support to its ally, including satellite imagery, targeting data, and intelligence assistance.
While Russia has denied sending an arsenal to Iran, it has publicly maintained that Moscow is shipping humanitarian aid to Tehran ever since the war began and has asserted that it would continue to do so.
Is Russia feeding Iran's war machine?
The Wall Street Journal reported last week that Russia has stepped up intelligence sharing and military cooperation with Iran in the wake of the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
Citing sources familiar with the matter, the report said Moscow has provided satellite imagery and enhanced drone technology to support Tehran’s targeting of US forces in the region.
The publication further alleged that such cooperation could prolong the conflict, potentially benefiting Russia’s military and economic interests.
According to the report, Russia has also supplied Iran with components for modified
'Fake news'
The Kremlin has rejected a report by The Wall Street Journal alleging that Russia is sharing satellite imagery and advanced drone technology with Iran.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed the report as “fake news,” pushing back against claims of expanded military cooperation between Moscow and Tehran.
“As you know, there are currently a great many different reports circulating about this war. The vast majority are nothing more than disinformation, so we do not consider it necessary to comment on each and every one of them,”
