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China, Russia, Iran start 'BRICS Plus' naval exercises in South African waters

BRICS Plus is an expansion of a geopolitical bloc originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa - and seen by members as a counterweight to the US.

A Russian vessel arrives at the Simon's Town Naval base ahead of the BRICS Plus countries which include China, Russia and Iran for a joint naval exercises in South Africa's, in Cape Town, South Africa, January 9, 2026.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran, Iran January 3, 2026.

Iran's Khamenei has escape plan to flee to Moscow if regime falls amid protests - report

RUSSIA’S PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin meets with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin, China, last month. The bilateral partnership creates uncertainty for neighboring countries, the writer cautions.

Putin speaks with Iran president on nuclear program, Kremlin says

 The silhouette of a man, seen over the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran (illustrative)

Shin Bet detains Russian foreign worker for spying for Iran, taking photos of infrastructure


Russia's Aeroflot sends aircraft for repair to Iran

Russian airlines continue to operate Western jets, but struggle to import replacement parts.

 A view shows the first Airbus A350-900 aircraft of Russia's flagship airline Aeroflot during a media presentation at Sheremetyevo International Airport outside Moscow, Russia March 4, 2020.

Russia and Iran conspire to weaken US dollar in joint meeting

Iranian media reported that Moscow expressed readiness to invest in Iran's steel, oil and petrochemical industries.

 Iran's Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani meets with Russia's Presidential Aide Igor Levitin in Tehran, Iran, April 9, 2023.

Russian warship spotted in Saudi Arabian port

Saudi Arabia and Iran have re-established diplomatic ties and Iran has been a significant military ally to Russia.

Russian warships sail along the Neva River during a rehearsal for the Navy Day parade in Saint Petersburg, Russia July 21, 2022.

Could missile tests by N. Korea, Russia influence Iran’s plans? - analysis

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.

 General view during the test firing of what state media report is a North Korean "new type" of intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in this undated photo released on March 24, 2022 by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

Putin claims West wants to create new Nazi-era 'Axis' power alliance

Putin has often called on the global events of the 1930s when discussing his Ukrainian adversaries.

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers his address dedicated to the Defender of the Fatherland Day in Moscow, Russia, in this picture released February 23, 2023.

Russia-US drone incident is preview of future drone wars - analysis

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.

An MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted drone aircraft performs aerial maneuvers over Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, US, June 25, 2015.

Iran to buy Su-35 fighter jets from Russia - Iranian broadcaster

Russia has not confirmed the deal, but Iran has claimed to have finalized the purchase.

Russian MiG-29 fighter jets

Iran sent Russia over 100 million rounds of ammo, plans to send more - report

Russia is believed to be using the ammunition to replenish supplies expended during its invasion of Ukraine.

A national Iranian flag waves in the wind over a building of the Iranian embassy, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, September 24, 2022.

Iran seeks to receive S-400 missile systems from Russia

Russia has yet to confirm if they will supply Iran with the S-400 missile system.

First parts of a Russian S-400 missile defense system are unloaded from a Russian plane at Murted Airport, known as Akinci Air Base, near Ankara, Turkey, July 12, 2019.

Has Russia depleted its stock of Iranian suicide drones? - UK intel

The UK Defense Ministry said that the Ukrainian military had reportedly shot down at least 24 Iranian Shahed-136s between late January and mid-February.

 A view of drones during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on August 24, 2022