Russia sending Iran explosives to rebuild military arsenal
Russia has begun supplying Iran with explosives and munitions, helping Tehran rebuild its missile and drone arsenal following strikes by the United States and Israel, NBC News reported on Aug. 18, citing a document from a European government.
Russia is providing Iran with explosives, munitions, and drone components to aid Tehran in reconstructing its missile and drone arsenal, following strikes by the United States and Israel, according to NBC News. The supply route is via the Caspian Sea, which has no direct outlet to the world's oceans and is controlled by just five countries - Russia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Azerbaijan.
Consequently, Western naval forces, including the United States, cannot intercept shipments between Russian and Iranian ports. Despite Israel's strike on the Bandar Anzali port complex on the Caspian coast in late March, the shipments resumed. The renewed supply of weapons has enabled Iranian forces to target U.S. military bases in the Middle East.
Reports suggest that U.S. intelligence agencies are investigating whether Russia provided intelligence or drone technology to assist Iran in attacks on CIA-linked sites in Gulf countries. Additionally, U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory once the war with Iran concludes, and has established a blockade of the strait, preventing vessels from passing through without American authorization.
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