US Sanctions Firms Over Alleged Iranian Drones in Ukraine

Image copyright: Iranian Army/AP [via Al Jazeera]

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Pro-establishment narrative

This is a necessary step in halting the dangerous and growing partnership between Moscow and Tehran, with Iran having become Russia's only weapon supplier. While this emerging alliance may isolate Russia even more in the long term, it poses another complication to restoring the already stalled 2015 Iranian nuclear deal.

Establishment-critical narrative

Despite Iran having openly expressed its opposition to the war in Ukraine, the West keeps falsely accusing Tehran of supporting Russia. This smear campaign comes as a desperate attempt to halt Iran's technological advances now that the country is capable of producing and exporting drones.


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