Russia will send fighter jets and attack helicopters to Iran, state media says. The move could strengthen ties that already have the US worried.

Business Insider ^ | Jake Epstein

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Russia is slated to send Iran advanced fighter jet and attack helicopters, reports say.

Iranian state media says the agreement will strengthen the country's air force.

The deal comes amid US warnings that Moscow and Tehran are increasing their defense cooperation.

Russia has agreed to send advanced fighter jets and attack helicopters to Iran in a deal that would provide a significant boost to the country's air force, Iranian media reports.

The reported agreement comes as the US expresses greater concern over what it describes as increasing defense cooperation between Moscow and Tehran. A top White House official said last week that the "expanding military partnership" is "not good" for Ukraine or the Middle East region.

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Russia, Iran, China, and Venezuela are all functionally allied. Russia is at war with Ukraine. Iran and its proxies are fighting Israel. Venezuela is getting ready to invade Guyana. China is preparing for war with Taiwan. All of these conflicts are related.