Russian Defense Minister visits Iran

Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu arrived in Iran on Tuesday on an official visit that constitutes a "significant milestone" in military cooperation between Moscow and Tehran, which faces allegations of supplying Russia with drones used in its operations in Ukraine.

The minister also stated, as reported by Russian news agencies, that this visit "will contribute to strengthening Russian-Iranian military relations and will be a crucial step in developing cooperation between the two countries."