Russia accused of sending drones, medicine, and food to Iran

WorldPolitics
26 Mar 2026 • 5:09 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Russia is reportedly close to completing a phased shipment of drones, medicine, and food to Iran.
  • This delivery is intended to bolster Iran's war effort against the US and Israel, following secret discussions between Iranian and Russian officials.
  • Western intelligence indicates that deliveries commenced in early March and were expected to conclude by the end of the month.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of providing intelligence to Iran and attempting to blackmail the US over intelligence sharing.
  • A Kremlin spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, acknowledged ongoing dialogue with Iranian leadership but dismissed reports of specific shipments as “fakes”.

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