Russia supplying Iran with drone components, ammunition amid war with US, NBC reports
Russia is supplying Iran with ammunition, drone components, and TNT via the Caspian Sea, NBC News reported Aug. 17, citing a European government document.
Russian assistance to Iran includes the shipment of ammunition, drone components, and TNT through the Caspian Sea, according to NBC News on August 17. The report, based on a European government document, revealed that more than two dozen vessels sailed through the sea to replenish Iran's stockpiles amid U.S. and Israeli strikes against the Middle Eastern nation. Moscow and Iran have maintained their cooperation.
On July 25, Ukrainian forces targeted an Iranian ship carrying military cargo between Iran and Russia in the Caspian Sea, according to Ukraine's security service (SBU). The Iranian Foreign Ministry claimed the attack targeted a commercial vessel, resulting in one sailor's death and another injury. The ministry described the incident as an "act of aggression that could further inflame and expand the flames of war."
Following the condemnation from Tehran, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a "frank conversation" with his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrii Sybiha, on July 28.
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has prompted Moscow and Iran to deepen their collaboration. Iran has provided military equipment and drones to Russia. Hundreds of Shahed-type drones, originally designed in Iran, have been used in recent attacks targeting Ukrainian civilians in Russia.
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