This seems to be being quite hidden by the English language “legacy media” after a single NBC report and then this report in the Nypost. It’s a bit more widely reported in non-English language media in Europe, but still pretty quiet.
> Russia is shipping parts for drones, missiles and explosives to Iran to replenish its weapons stockpiles decimated by US and Israeli airstrikes during the war, according to a new report.
> More than two dozen Russian ships, many of them under US and European sanctions, traveled across the Caspian Sea to deliver the arms to Iran’s port in Amirabad, NBC News reported, citing documents and a Western official.
The Nypost article is from some days ago, but there are also other [reports converted from European reports](https://en.protothema.gr/2026/08/18/russia-reportedly-rearming-iran-via-caspian-sea-with-tnt-ammunition-and-drone-components/) (in this case from Greek)
> A European government document revealed that Russia is transporting explosives, ammunition, and drone components to Iran via a supply route across the Caspian Sea.
> The Caspian Sea’s legal status prevents Western warships from entering the region, allowing Russia and Iran to bypass surveillance and intercept efforts by the United States and its allies.
> According to Western officials, Moscow has provided Tehran with guidance on drone employment and electronic warfare, informed by Russia’s experience in Ukraine. Russia has also supplied intelligence to help Iran track and target US forces. During the war that began in February, Iran has struck expensive radars, communications equipment, and aircraft, and 18 American service members have lost their lives.
ITrCool on
Ukraine’s next target…the source of where Russia ships them from. They’ve already proven they can deep strike Russia.
Cylerhusk on
Unpopular opinion: If we weren’t so infatuated by the corrupt country of Ukraine, we could make friends with Russia and they could make a good ally. Probably more useful of an ally than the far left and just as corrupt EU.
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This seems to be being quite hidden by the English language “legacy media” after a single NBC report and then this report in the Nypost. It’s a bit more widely reported in non-English language media in Europe, but still pretty quiet.
> Russia is shipping parts for drones, missiles and explosives to Iran to replenish its weapons stockpiles decimated by US and Israeli airstrikes during the war, according to a new report.
> More than two dozen Russian ships, many of them under US and European sanctions, traveled across the Caspian Sea to deliver the arms to Iran’s port in Amirabad, NBC News reported, citing documents and a Western official.
The Nypost article is from some days ago, but there are also other [reports converted from European reports](https://en.protothema.gr/2026/08/18/russia-reportedly-rearming-iran-via-caspian-sea-with-tnt-ammunition-and-drone-components/) (in this case from Greek)
> A European government document revealed that Russia is transporting explosives, ammunition, and drone components to Iran via a supply route across the Caspian Sea.
> The Caspian Sea’s legal status prevents Western warships from entering the region, allowing Russia and Iran to bypass surveillance and intercept efforts by the United States and its allies.
[Long war journal](https://www.firstpost.com/world/russia-sends-explosives-drone-parts-to-iran-to-help-replenish-depleted-arsenal-report-14039118.html)
> According to Western officials, Moscow has provided Tehran with guidance on drone employment and electronic warfare, informed by Russia’s experience in Ukraine. Russia has also supplied intelligence to help Iran track and target US forces. During the war that began in February, Iran has struck expensive radars, communications equipment, and aircraft, and 18 American service members have lost their lives.
Ukraine’s next target…the source of where Russia ships them from. They’ve already proven they can deep strike Russia.
Unpopular opinion: If we weren’t so infatuated by the corrupt country of Ukraine, we could make friends with Russia and they could make a good ally. Probably more useful of an ally than the far left and just as corrupt EU.