Russia says report it is sending drones to Iran 'lies'

The Kremlin said Thursday that a report in the Financial Times that it was close to completing a shipment of drones to Iran was "lies". Russia is a close ally of Iran, but denies having sent military aid to its partner since the United States and Israel began attacking the country in February.

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• The Kremlin said Thursday that a report in the Financial Times that it was close to completing a shipment of drones to Iran was "lies".
• Russia is a close ally of Iran, but denies having sent military aid to its partner since the United States and Israel began attacking the country in February.

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• aid to its partner since the United States and Israel began attacking the country in February. The Kremlin said Thursday that a report in the Financial Times that it was close to completing a shipment of drones to Iran…
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Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• The Kremlin said Thursday that a report in the Financial Times that it was close to completing a shipment of drones to Iran was "lies".
• Russia is a close ally of Iran, but denies having sent military aid to its partner since the United States and Israel began attacking the country in February.