Russia ‘helping Iran to build missiles’ to target US warships

WorldPolitics
3 Sep 2026 • 12:21 AM MYT
The Independent
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Russia ‘helping Iran to build missiles’ to target US warships

  • Moscow has secretly been assisting Iran to develop supersonic cruise missiles since 2023, according to an investigation by the Financial Times.
  • The technology transfer under codename C430L has reportedly continued into the US conflict with Iran, aiming to threaten warships in the Middle East.
  • Reports indicate that Russia has also supplied Tehran with military drones and intelligence on American troop, ship and aircraft movements.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that US negotiators trust Russian leader Vladimir Putin too much, despite Russia aiding Iranian forces.
  • The Trump administration has acknowledged reports of Russian military support for Iran but played down its overall significance.

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