Russia and Iran are expanding cooperation on Shahed-type drones, spreading suicide UAVs across the Middle East, and sharing tactics developed in the war.

Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region, according to two officials familiar with U.S. intelligence on the matter.

Putin effusively congratulated Mojtaba Khamenei on his new position and again claimed external “aggression.” Putin also said the new Iranian leader would unite a population that had previously staged mass protests against the policies of Ali Khamenei.

Tehran reportedly described the move as a "strategic gesture of gratitude" for Beijing and Moscow’s continued diplomatic and economic support throughout the current war with Israel and the United States.

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Western intelligence says Russia is helping Iran use drone warfare tactics developed in the Ukraine war to target US and Gulf interests. Shahed drones have proven effective against regional air defences,