European officials raise concerns over reports Russia may be sending drones to Iran
The Facts
- The Financial Times reported that Russia was close to completing phased shipments of drones, medicine and food to Iran.
- The FT said senior Russian and Iranian officials began discussing drone deliveries shortly after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, and that the shipments were expected to be completed by the end of March.
- The Kremlin denied the report, and Dmitry Peskov said the media were spreading false information.
- European powers said they would raise Russia’s reported support for Iran with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a G7 foreign ministers meeting in France.
- Reuters reported that two Western security sources and a regional official close to Tehran said Russia had been providing satellite imagery to Iran and helped Iran upgrade its drones.
- Several reports said Russia and Iran have grown closer during Russia’s war in Ukraine, with Moscow relying on Iranian drones in Ukraine and buying Iranian oil despite Western sanctions.
Context
What exactly is Russia alleged to be sending to Iran?
The Financial Times reported that Russia was close to completing phased shipments of drones, along with medicine and food, to Iran Moscow Times,Independent. Other reports said the exact drone type was not clear, though some described them as attack drones Українська …,Deutsche Welle.
How has the Kremlin responded?
The Kremlin denied the report. Peskov said there were many false reports in the media and told people not to pay attention to them Independent,Moscow Times,News18,India Today.
Why are European officials treating this as significant?
European officials said they believe Russia is helping Iran in the Middle East conflict and planned to raise the issue with Marco Rubio at the G7 meeting in France Yahoo,Reuters,U.S. News & World R…. Reuters also reported that Russia had provided satellite imagery and helped improve Iranian drones, which would deepen concerns about Moscow’s role Reuters,U.S. News & World R….
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