How extensive is Russia’s military aid to Iran?
Russia has long exchanged weapons with Iran and is likely offering satellite support, but lacks the will to do much more

Russia has long exchanged weapons with Iran and is likely offering satellite support, but lacks the will to do much more





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Judge Hellerstein declined to dismiss the case against Maduro but questioned US prosecutors about his access to defence.

US President Donald Trump held a cabinet meeting where he discussed the war on Iran with senior officials.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said that Iran war is ‘stuff for the history books’.

President Trump has said Iran is “begging to make a deal”, describing them as “lousy fighters but great negotiators”.
March 26 hearing will be second court appearance since Maduro’s January 3 abduction by US military.
Analysts say a new US disarmament proposal exploits the regional war to enforce inequitable plan for Gaza.
The US and Israel’s war on Iran is intensifying, as Trump again claims Iranian leaders want to ‘make a deal’.
Ross Harrison says public talk of diplomacy between the US and Iran is hiding hardline positions.
Iran’s parliament speaker issues threat as US administration talks peace while committing more troops to conflict.
Donald Trump said Iran is negotiating with the US but is “afraid to say it”.