Russia has continued to provide direct military support to Iran through weapons and weapons components transfers.

Serious stuff! How rogue state governments help each other!

Where are the coward European powers when you need them (as a minimum for minesweeping and to escort cargo ships)!

"... NBC News reported on August 18 that Russia has transferred drone components, ammunition, and TNT explosives to Iran via the Caspian Sea as of July 2026, citing a European government document that NBC obtained and an unspecified Western official verified. ...

Russia’s drone component transfers to Iran are indicative of the active military support that Russia has provided Iran and its drone program in recent months. Iran has reportedly used “Russian-enhanced versions” of Shahed drones and Russian targeting intelligence to attack US forces and assets during the war, according to US intelligence officials. ...

Iran and Russia have historically used the Caspian Sea to trade military and non-military goods.

Israel struck sites in Bandar Anzali, including facilities to disrupt Russian shipments of military equipment to Iran, earlier in the war.

Ukraine more recently struck several sanctioned cargo vessels in the Caspian Sea on July 25 that Russia reportedly used to transport military cargo between Russia and Iran. ..."

Iran Update Special Report, August 18, 2026 | Critical Threats