Russia and iran

Maduro's fall decimates the Russia-Iran-China axis in Latin America - opinion

Moscow's collapse, Beijing's shock, and Tehran's fury at Maduro's capture reveal just how catastrophic this loss truly is.

VENEZUELA’S PRESIDENT Nicolas Maduro sits with Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez during a rally in November 2025.
Russia's MiG-29 jet fighters of the Strizhi (Swifts) and Su-30SM jet fighters of the Russkiye Vityazi (Russian Knights) aerobatic teams fly in formation during a military parade on Victory Day, marking the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in central Moscow, Russia

Iran’s Air Force receives batch of Russian MiG-29s

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (L) attend a documents signing ceremony in Moscow, Russia; illustrative; January 17, 2025.

Russia to fund construction of new nuclear plant in Iran

Iranian Navy ships on a training exercise

A growing Iranian alliance: Iran, Russia, China come together for naval drills - analysis


Russia uses Iranian drones in strikes in Ukraine - analysis

Russia has carried out attacks on Ukraine by using Iranian-style Shahed-136 drones, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.

 A drone flies above the Indian ocean, Iran, in this handout image obtained on July 15, 2022.

Iran-Russia drone deal: Everything we know so far - analysis

What do we know about the Iranian drones reportedly acquired by Russia and what if they don't perform as Moscow first hoped?

 A drone is launched during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on August 25, 2022

Russia has faced 'failures' with Iranian-made drones - US official

In July, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters the United States has information that shows Iran is preparing to provide Russia with up to several hundred drones. 

 Smoke rises following recent Russian shelling, as Russia's attack in Ukraine continues, in Pazeno area, in Donetsk region, Ukraine August 28,2022.

Could these Iran nuclear negotiations yield a different result? - analysis

All things considered, it remains unclear why US President Joe Biden thinks this round of talks with Iran will go any differently than the last.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi attend a meeting in Tehran, Iran July 19, 2022.

What are the massive ramifications of the Russia-Iran drone connection? - analysis

The drone story has several sides to it. Timing is important. Both Israel and Saudi Arabia have been victims of Iran drone threats.

An Iranian Shahed 171 drone dropping a bomb as part of a military exercise in the Gulf, in Iran

Iran’s lies about its nuclear program foreshadow worse to come - analysis

Tehran is not only purposely enriching uranium and installing advanced centrifuges, but does some of this openly to wring potential concessions.

Iranian armed forces members march during a ceremony of the National Army Day parade in Tehran, Iran April 18, 2022

What unites the pro-Iran lobby with the anti-Ukraine voices? - analysis

Ukraine and Israel are both seen as examples of pro-American and pro-western states that are somehow geographically “out of place.”

 The Iranian flag waves in front of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Vienna, Austria May 23, 2021.

Did Russia empower Iran’s attack on Erbil? - analysis

Iran is counting on the US being afraid of “war” whiel Russia wants to return Ukraine to its “near abroad.” Iran wants to ride the Russian train as far as it can.

 Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Shamkhani stands next to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi before a meeting with UAE's top national security adviser Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Tehran, Iran, December 6, 2021.

World won't be able to back out of Russia sanctions - analysis

The Ukraine invasion is a turning point because, like the pandemic, it is accelerating existing breakdowns in the world order. 

 RUSSIAN PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin delivers a special address Thursday on Russian state TV, authorizing a military operation in Ukraine’s Donbass region.

How might the Russia-Ukraine war lead to conflict in the Middle East? - analysis

War is happening right now in Europe, but every actor in the area can cause a butterfly-effect scenario for Israel and its neighbors.

 A view shows a residential building destroyed by recent shelling, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, in the city of Irpin in the Kyiv region, Ukraine March 2, 2022.