Iran Sends Russia Missiles and Drones? U.S. and the West Are Freaking Out!
What Happened on Oct 6
On October 6th, Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber, two heavyweight Revolutionary Guards and a top exec from the Supreme National Security Council strutted into Moscow. They were on a mission: hand over more drones and, the juicy part, surface‑to‑surface missiles that will make those Russian rockets look like a low‑budget fireworks show.
The “Bigger and Better” Threat
- Shahed‑136 – a kamikaze drone that looks like a tiny delta wing and carries a warhead that detonates upon impact. Think of it as the drone‑powered equivalent of a flying grenade.
- Fateh‑110 and Zolfaghar – Persian short‑range missiles that can hit a target up to 700 km away. They’re most useful when you want a quick strike but don’t have the budget for the long‑range stuff.
What Russia Wanted
The Russians were, unambiguously, craving more drones and better‑aimed ballistic missiles. One diplomat recounted how the message was short and sweet: “Give us more drones, give us the Fateh and Zolfaghar family.” And that’s it. No beating around the bush.
The Western Watchdog
A U.S. official confirmed that Iran and Russia had signed an agreement “to provide short‑range ballistic missiles, including the Zolfaghar.” That sounds like a great deal for Iran but not so great for the U.S. and friendlier nations. The U.S. has been calling this a double‑whammy: more Iranian drones + missiles hitting Ukraine.
Why the Hype?
The U.S. will likely get furious because these weapons could potentially add firepower to the Russian war in Ukraine. The U.S. also prides itself on the 2015 U.N. Resolution that forbids certain weapons shipments. Iranian diplomats are quick to push back, claiming that the supplier has nothing to do with where the weapons actually end up.
Kremlin’s Cold‑Fire Response
When asked whether Russia used Iranian drones in the past weeks, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov shrugged and said: “We don’t have any info about them. Russian equipment is used – all further questions go to the Defence Ministry.” He didn’t even mention the possibility of Iranian drones on the ground. It’s a classic Russian shrug.
Back‑to‑Back Tension
With Iran boxing additional missiles on top of drones, the stakes have been cracked in half. The U.S. and the West will now be on the sidelines, lifting their eyebrows, while Moscow’s arsenal looks a little fatter.
Shipment ‘soon, very soon’
When the Skies in Kyiv Got a Surprise Visit from Iran‑Made Drones
Picture this: a hot August morning in Kyiv, the city’s commuters rushing through traffic, when suddenly a flurry of small, low‑flying drones swoops in. The U.S. State Department quoted a source saying those little birds were all the way from Tehran. The White House was quick to call out Iran for lying about those drones not being Russian‑made.
What the Europeans Think
A European diplomat whispered, “Russia’s getting tougher to build its own war‑gear because of those sanctions. So the guys in Moscow are looking to the right, to Iran and even North Korea, for stuff like drones and missiles.”
Missiles on the Menu
When asked about Iranian surface‑to‑surface missiles flying to Russia, one U.S. military official stared at the table and said, “I don’t have a fact sheet on that just yet.”
Meanwhile, Iran’s back‑stabbing superiors are fishing for allies in a world where the West’s economic sanctions are a bit like a severe hangover. They’re nudging closer to Russia after the U.S. and a growing Gulf‑Israel bloc start moving the Middle East’s power balance.
Meet the Guardians
Hossein Salami, the top commander in Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, recently told people the “world’s major powers” are eyeing Iranian military gear.
- Rahim Safavi, a close adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, reportedly said 22 countries are ready to buy drones.
- Local protests in Iran erupted when a 22‑year‑old woman was found dead in custody—unfortunately after being detained for supposedly wearing “inappropriate attire.”
EU’s Double‑Edged Sword
Not waiting on a one‑hander, a handful of EU members pushed for sanctions against Iran over its drone arms to Russia, while also setting their own punitive measures for the brutal crackdown in Iran.
Security officials from Iran bragged, “Russians wanted hundreds of our missiles. We’re primed to ship a few hundred of Zolfaghar and Fateh‑110 short‑range pieces.” The hint? “We’ll ship them in two to three batches—soon, very soon.”
Eyes on the Transfer
An Eastern European official monitoring Russia’s armaments whispered that the deal seemed to be moving forward, yet had no concrete proof. Another Iranian diplomat confirmed the timeline: “Fateh‑110 and Zolfaghar missiles could be on the way in under ten days.”
All in all, it’s a tangled web of drones, missiles, protests, and political chess. When Iran’s rockets try to reach Russia, the world watches—some cheering, and others warning that the sky’s getting crowded.
Attack drones
Iran’s High‑Stake Negotiations and the Drone Dilemma
Picture this: Tehran, the West, and a looming treaty from 2015. The stakes are sky‑high, because a deal that could lift sanctions only rolls out if Iran agrees to clamp down on its nuclear ambitions. Unfortunately, the talks have hit a wall—no one’s moving forward, and tensions over arms sales to Russia and domestic crackdowns are threatening to unravel the whole thing.
The Trump‑Dust‑Dust of Drone Politics
According to a U.S. State Department spokesman, suppling drones to Russia would break UN Security Council Resolution 2231, which backs the 2015 agreement. Another unnamed Western official echoed this, saying that missile transfers would also count as a breach.
- US & UK alignment on drone violations
- UN resolution 2231 enforcement
- Potential fallout for Iran’s curfew
Iran’s Reaction: “Unjust Sanctions”
Senior Iranian officials are visibly upset. They’re saying the pressure being put on irana to stop supplying arms to Russia is completely unfair and rooted in political drama rather than any real evidence.
Backstory: The Arash‑2 Dragon‑Drones
In September, Iran politely declined President Vladimir Putin’s request to provide the state‑of‑the‑art Arash‑2 long‑range drones. Some big names in Tehran explained the refusal with a mix of technical and strategic concerns:
- “Technical hiccups might make the drones unsafe to deploy.”
- “We’re worried if these drones hit Ukrainian skies, American jet fighters could hack into our technology.”
- “Guard commanders are taking a cautious stance—we don’t want an unwanted tech leak.”
Why It Matters
At its core, the Iranian-Western deadlock is a pot‑luck of unresolved sanctions, diplomatic pressure, and high‑tech stakes. If the wild west of drone politics keeps spinning, the 2015 deal could slip into the dustbin of “what if,” leaving Iran marooned under heavy sanctions and unable to move forward.
