Russia and iran

Russia secretly aiding Iran in development of supersonic cruise missile technology - report

The program, codenamed C430L, began in 2023 and was arranged by Russia's state arms exporter, Rosoboronexport, in coordination with the US-sanctioned NPO Mashinostroyenia.

|ByTZVI JASPER
A new surface-to-surface ballistic missile called Khaibar with a range of 2,000 km, unveiled by Iran, is seen in Tehran, Iran, May 25, 2023
Illustration of ISIS terrorists.

Russia warns ISIS-K recruiting Central Asian migrants for regional terror networks

Director of Russia’s Federal Security Service Alexander Bortnikov said the group’s “Khorasan Branch” had stepped up efforts to recruit members from other extremist groups.

|ByARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINE
Military personnel hold flags as they attend the March of Torches, which is held annually in celebration of the birth anniversary of Cuba's independence hero Jose Marti, in Havana, Cuba, January 27, 2026.

Cuba weighing attacks on US soil, Caribbean assets with drones from Russia, Iran - report

"When we think about those types of technologies being that close, and a range of bad actors from terror groups to drug cartels to Iranians to the Russians, it's concerning," one official told Axios.

|ByCORINNE BAUM, REUTERS
A man walks next to a poster with a picture of Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, March 22, 2026

Supreme Leader Khamenei in Iran but avoiding public appearances, Russian envoy says

Khamenei replaced his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed when Israel and the United States launched their war on Iran more than a month ago.

|ByREUTERS

Iran reveals bizarre new AI-powered miniature tank robots - analysis

Iran showcased a legion of miniature tank robots, remote-controlled four and six-wheeled machines fitted with an assortment of small arms.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
An Iranian Nazir robot tank, as seen at a ceremony in April 2019.

Iran summons senior Ukraine diplomat over comments on drone strike

The Russian Foreign Ministry said it strongly condemned the "provocative" drone attack on the defense facility in Iran.

JANUARY 30, 2023ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian speaks during a news conference in Tehran, Iran, November 23, 2022.

Drone attack on Iranian ammunition plant: What do we know so far?

The Islamic Republic claimed this was a “failed attack” but videos shared online showed that something happened.

JANUARY 29, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Armoured personnel carriers take part in a military exercise in Isfahan, Iran, in this handout image obtained on September 8, 2022

If given the chance, Netanyahu should try to mediate Russia, Ukraine - editorial

If Netanyahu can intervene a little, he needs to do it with his eyes wide open since Russia's new best friend is now Iran.

JANUARY 5, 2023ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Bocharov Ruchei state residence in Sochi, Russia September 12, 2019.

US aiding Ukraine to stifle Iranian drone strikes - NYT

US efforts will focus on preventing Iran from producing the “Kamikaze” drones Russia has been using against Ukraine and training Ukrainian forces to combat the drones.

DECEMBER 29, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Iranian-made Shahed-136 exploding UAVs prepared for launch as part of an exercise in Iran in December 2021.

EU tells Iran to halt repression, support for Russia

EU's Borrell says Iran should halt military aid to Russia, and that he held a necessary meeting amidst worsening ties

DECEMBER 20, 2022ByREUTERS
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Tehran, Iran, July 19, 2022

Iranian drone components show evidence of country evading sanctions

The Iranian UAVs used by Russia are a "significant jump in hardware" compared to Iranian drones previously used in the Middle East.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Parts of an unmanned aerial vehicle, what Ukrainian authorities consider to be an Iranian made suicide drone Shahed-136 are seen at a site of Russian strike in Kharkiv

Does the Russian-Iranian axis pose a threat to us all? - opinion

Russia's new reliance on Iran's weapons indicates a close alignment. Together, they are better equipped to bring the West to its knees.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022ByCATHERINE PEREZ-SHAKDAM, STEPAN STEPANENKO
RUSSIAN PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi during a meeting in September

IDF Chief of Staff Kohavi lands in Washington for final official visit

Kohavi will be in the United States for five days and hold meetings with senior officials in the US Department of Defense and the military.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022ByANNA AHRONHEIM
MINISTERS ARE certain he is running for political office. IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kohavi at the Rabin memorial this week.

Israel is increasingly concerned about Iran-Russia ties -opinion

What are the implications of strengthened ties between Russia and Iran for Israel?

NOVEMBER 18, 2022BySALEM ALKETBI
RUSSIAN PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin meets with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Uzbekistan, in September.