According to WSJ information, the technologies being transferred pertain to upgraded Shahed drones, which are expected to improve navigation, communication, and targeting accuracy. It is also claimed that Russia is sharing its experience with drones gained during the conflict in Ukraine with Iran.
The publication notes that against the backdrop of rising tensions in the international situation, cooperation between Moscow and Tehran has significantly deepened, and Russia has begun to provide Iran with satellite images. WSJ sources suggest that such support could be beneficial for Iran in its actions against American targets in the Middle East.
The day after the article was published, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov denied these claims, calling them "fake news."
The newspaper also emphasizes that military ties between Russia and Iran have strengthened amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. According to WSJ, Moscow is utilizing Iranian developments of Shahed drones and is now sharing its enhancements with Tehran.
