Iran, Russia's Growing Drone Alliance Defying West Amid Ukraine War
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Russia-Ukraine War: Iran has developed a large domestic arms industry in the face of international sanctions and embargoes that had barred it from importing weapons
Iran has promised to provide Russia with surface to surface missiles, in addition to more drones, said Iranian officials, a move that has infuriated the United States and other Western powers which are backing Ukraine in the war.
The weapons could provide a significant boost for Russia's failing war efforts against Ukraine but Iran's clerical rulers face mounting international pressure over their military alliance with Moscow.
What Are Iran's Missile And Drone Capabilities?
Iran has developed a large domestic arms industry in the face of international sanctions and embargoes that had barred it from importing weapons, including drones and missiles it sees as a vital form of protection from arch-enemy Israel and the United States, which has soldiers stationed at bases in the region.
