Saudi Arabia and Iran have re-established diplomatic ties and Iran has been a significant military ally to Russia.
With Iran’s recent decision to patch up relations with Saudi Arabia via a deal brokered by China, it’s plausible it may soon be ramping up its nuclear and missile programs.
Putin has often called on the global events of the 1930s when discussing his Ukrainian adversaries.
The Russian decision to harass, intercept, or down the US drone is important. This is not the first time that planes have shot down drones.
Russia has not confirmed the deal, but Iran has claimed to have finalized the purchase.
Russia is believed to be using the ammunition to replenish supplies expended during its invasion of Ukraine.
Russia has yet to confirm if they will supply Iran with the S-400 missile system.
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