Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu arrived in Tehran to meet with Iran's military command for diplomatic talks aimed at strengthening Russian-Iranian military ties.
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Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has arrived in Tehran to meet with Iran's military command
The delegation will hold a series of talks with the military leadership of Iran to strengthen Russian-Iranian military ties
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu arrived in Tehran on Sept. 19 for talks with Iranian military leadership to strengthen military ties
Russia is increasingly dependent on foreign support in its war against Ukraine
Iran has been supplying Russia with Shahed kamikaze drones used in air strikes against Ukraine
Russia has reportedly launched production of domestic-made versions of Shahed drones
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu met with Iranian Armed Forces General Staff Chief Major General Mohammad Bagheri in Tehran
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