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Russia Nears Drone Supply Completion for Iran Amid Tensions

3/28/2026

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European intelligence agencies say Russia is nearing completion of a phased supply of drones, medical supplies, and food to Iran, its first lethal support since the war began.
Discussions between Iranian and Russian officials began after recent U.S. and Israeli attacks on Tehran.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed claims of drone supplies as "fakes".
The British foreign minister highlighted the longstanding ties between the two nations, particularly regarding shared military resources.

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European intelligence agencies say Russia is nearing completion of a phased supply of drones, medical supplies, and food to Iran, its first lethal support since the war began.
Discussions between Iranian and Russian officials began after recent U.S. and Israeli attacks on Tehran.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed claims of drone supplies as "fakes".
The British foreign minister highlighted the longstanding ties between the two nations, particularly regarding shared military resources.