Tag Archives: Iran

Iran and Russia have expanded the level of their strategic cooperation in various fields. Most recently in space, when a Russian rocket launched an Iranian satellite into orbit from a Russian spaceport in Kazakhstan, writes analyst and Middle East expert Elijah J. Magnier.  Russia signed a contract with Iran to …

The latest speculation about the future of Russia-Iran defense relations is that Tehran might procure Russian Su-35 Flanker fighter jets in return for supplying Moscow with various types of its indigenously-produced drones. On Aug. 2, an open-source intelligence Twitter account cited unofficial sources claiming that “Iran has sent the first …

As the Oct. 18, 2020, expiration date of the UN arms embargo against Iran loomed, there was substantial speculation that Tehran would seek to modernize its aged military arsenal by importing Russian hardware. A Pentagon report released the year before, for example, reasonably speculated that Iran might seek Russian Su-30 …

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Iran is preparing to sell Russia hundreds of attack drones, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan revealed Saturday while President Joe Biden was in Saudi Arabia for a Mideast summit where leaders were looking to collaborate against the Islamic Republic. “We have information indicating that the …

With the approach of October 18 and the time allotted under UN Security Council Resolution 2231, of which the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is an endorsement, Iran’s arms embargo must be lifted no later than five years after the signing of the nuclear agreement. This has become one …

Pieces of a cruise missile and drones used in attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities are displayed by the Saudi military on Sept. 18 in Riyadh. Small instruments in the drones have reportedly been tied to drones manufactured in Iran. (AP file photo) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A small …

Iran shooting down a U.S. surveillance drone in the politically sensitive Strait of Hormuz has created a dangerous new level of tension between the two countries President Donald Trump said Iran made a “big mistake,” and later added that it was a “new wrinkle” for Iran and the U.S. Days after saying …

TEHRAN (Dispatches) — Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)’s Aerospace Force said on Thursday said Iran has obtained the most advanced technical knowhow to make missiles, drones and radars thanks to the tireless efforts of its experts.Addressing an academic ceremony here, Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh said the …