Russia and Iran deepen cooperation on drone production, US warns.
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The White House has accused Russia of receiving hundreds of Iranian drones to attack Ukraine, citing newly declassified information. The drones were built in Iran, shipped across the Caspian Sea, and then used by Russian forces against Ukraine. The US has previously sanctioned Iranian executives at a defense manufacturer over drone supplies to Russia. The transfers of drones constitute a violation of United Nations rules, and the US will seek to hold the two countries accountable.
- Russia has received hundreds of Iranian drones to attack Ukraine, White House says Reuters
- US says drone factory Russia is building with Iran’s help could be operational early year CNN
- White House says Iran is helping Russia build a drone factory east of Moscow for the war in Ukraine The Associated Press
- U.S. declassified intelligence showing deepening Russia-Iran cooperation on weapons - POLITICO POLITICO
- Iran helping Moscow to build drone factory in Russia, U.S. says NBC News
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