The Biden administration is accusing Russia of moving to provide advanced military assistance to Iran, including air-defense systems, helicopters, and fighter jets, part of deepening cooperation between the two nations as Tehran provides drones to support Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby on December 9 cited U.S. intelligence assessments of "an unprecedented level of military and technical support that is transforming their relationship into a full-fledged defense partnership." To read the original story from AP, click here.
U.S. Says Russia, Iran Moving Toward Full Defense 'Partnership'
Ali Shamkhani, the secretary of the Security Council of Iran, shakes hands with his Russian counterpart, Nikolai Patrushev, on November 9.