INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The White House on Monday said it believes Russia is turning to Iran to provide it with &hundreds& of unmanned aerial vehicles, including
weapons-capable drones, for use in its ongoing war in Ukraine.United States National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said it was unclear
whether Iran had already provided any of the unmanned systems to Russia, but said the United States has &information& that indicates Iran
is preparing to train Russian forces to use them as soon as this month, AP reported.Our information indicates that the Iranian government is
preparing to provide Russia with up to several hundred UAVs, including weapons-capable UAVs on an expedited timeline,& he told reporters
Monday.Sullivan said it was proof the Russia&s overwhelming bombardments in Ukraine, which have led it to consolidate gains in the country&s
east in recent weeks, was &coming at a cost to the sustainment of its own weapons.Sullivan&s revelation comes on the eve of President Joe
Biden&s trip to Israel and Saudi Arabia, where Iran&s nuclear program and malign activities in the region will be a key subject of
discussion.The United States decision to publicly reveal that the two countries& chief regional rival was helping to rearm Russia comes as
both Israel and Saudi Arabia have resisted joining global efforts to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine due to their domestic
interests.The post Iran set to deliver armed drones to Russia first appeared on Ariana News.
