Russia and iran

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.

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.
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

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attend a documents signing ceremony in Moscow, Russia January 17, 2025.

Putin says Russia is 'loyal friend, reliable partner' of Iran's Islamic regime in Nowruz message

VENEZUELA’S PRESIDENT Nicolas Maduro sits with Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez during a rally in November 2025.

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


Ukraine military says all 35 drones Russia launched overnight destroyed

61 airstrikes and 52 attacks from the heavy rocket salvo fire systems were launched over the past day on the positions of Ukrainian forces and populated areas.

An explosion of a drone is seen in the sky over the city during a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine May 8, 2023.

US sanctions Iran drone program, again - analysis

These sanctions join a large number of other sanctions that seem to target the drone network.

A drone is launched during a large-scale drone combat exercise of Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in Semnan, Iran January 6, 2021

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.

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.

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

Russia threatens Europe without Ukrainian victory - Lithuanian FM to 'Post'

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis is helping sound the alarm of Moscow’s danger to Europe.

 LITHUANIAN FOREIGN Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis in Jerusalem: Israel knows how it feels to look at burned cities, destroyed cities, rocket flying all over and this is what we want to avoid.

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

Iran willing to risk worse US sanctions over Russian drone factory - analysis

Iran's arming of Russia crossed a red line and Tehran appears to believe it cannot go back - instead it's increasing its cooperation with Moscow.

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

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.

 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.

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian speaks during a news conference in Tehran, Iran, November 23, 2022.