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Russia shipping drones, explosives to rebuild Iran's supply after US, Israeli strikes: report
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- Russia is reportedly shipping drone parts, missiles, and explosives to Iran to replenish its weapons stockpiles depleted by US and Israeli airstrikes, according to NBC News citing documents and a Western official.
- Over two dozen Russian ships, many under US and European sanctions and owned by the sanctioned company MG-FLOT, have transported these arms across the Caspian Sea to Iran’s Amirabad port.
- Experts suggest that these shipments indicate that US and Israeli strikes have significantly degraded Iran’s domestic production capabilities for drones and small arms ammunition.
- Russia has enhanced Iran’s Shahed suicide drones, raising concerns about Moscow actively supporting Iran’s military efforts, especially amid Tehran’s backing of Russia following the 2022 Ukraine invasion.
- The Kremlin denies the allegations as “fake news,” while former President Trump has downplayed Russia’s aid to Iran, claiming it has been “very unimpactful” despite accusations from Ukrainian officials.
