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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


Authoritarian regimes and terrorist organizations exert control over the internet covertly - study

The researchers found that state-owned internet companies from wealthier autocracies often provide access networks in poorer autocracies.

Presidents Hassan Rouhani of Iran, Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey and Vladimir Putin of Russia hold a joint news conference after their meeting in Ankara, Turkey April 4, 2018

Russia says Israeli attack on Iranian consulate is 'act of aggression', requests UNSC meeting

The Kremlin said that the suspected Israeli attack is an act of aggression and a "violation of all the foundations of international law."

Members of the United Nations Security Council meet on the day of a vote on a Gaza resolution that demands an immediate ceasefire for the month of Ramadan. March 25, 2024

Iran eyes Russia and China for nuclear investment, ties

It is important that we are determined to achieve our goals, and in my opinion, our colleagues are determined to create this space for the nuclear industry abroad,” the IAEO spokesperson said.

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

Russia, China, and Iran deepen ties with naval drill

Russia, Iran, and China have conducted at least four naval drills in the past. However, this year’s are larger, and they come amidst rising tensions in the Red Sea and off the coast of Yemen.

 A view shows the Chinese Navy frigate Linyi during the Maritime Security Belt 2024 international naval exercise of Russia, China and Iran in the Gulf of Oman, in this still image taken from video released March 12, 2024.

In rare interview, Syria’s Assad defends Hamas, praises Putin to pro-Kremlin journalist

The Syrian dictator also expressed support for Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, and compared the war between Israel and Hamas to that war, painting both Hamas and Russia as acting in self-defense.

 Syrian President Bashar Assad speaks to pro-Kremlin journalist Vladimir Sovolyov, March 2024.

Eight killed in Russian drone attack on Odesa, Ukraine says

"When lives are lost, and partners are simply playing internal political games or disputes, limiting our defense, it's impossible to understand," said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

 Rescuers work at a site of an apartment building heavily damaged by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa, Ukraine, in this handout picture released March 2, 2024.

Russia deepening ties with global axis of evil, Israel charges at UN

The growing ties between Tehran and Moscow come as Iran has increased its military activity against Israel through attacks by its proxy groups: Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin attends an expanded meeting of the Defence Ministry Board at the National Defence Control Centre in Moscow, Russia December 19, 2023

Munich Security Conference did not invite Russia, Iran officials this year

Heusgen told German press agency DPA the Iranian and Russian governments had not been invited because they had not shown a serious interest in negotiations.

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

Iran develops new high tech attack drone for Russia

The new drone is from the Shahed-101 family of UAVs that all have a distinctive V-shaped tail.

 Iranian-made Shahed-136 exploding UAVs prepared for launch as part of an exercise in Iran in December 2021.

Iran, Russia to trade in local currencies instead of US dollar - state media

The agreement was finalized during a meeting between the governors of the two countries' central banks in Russia.

 Russian Rouble coins are seen in front of displayed descending stock graph in this illustration taken, February 24, 2022.