Putin’s Support Likely Aiding Iran Against Trump, UK Defense Secretary Says

The UK defense secretary has suggested that Vladimir Putin’s influence is behind Iran’s response to Donald Trump’s war, with evidence showing Iranian drones hitting a base in Iraq where British troops are located. The drones are said to have been developed with Russian help, as the tactics being used by Iran resemble those used by Russian troops in Ukraine. The UK military has seen changes in Iranian drone tactics, likely influenced by Russia, as the two countries have a long-standing military relationship. The UK has also witnessed Iranian drones causing damage across the region, with one potentially fired from Lebanon or Iraq striking a Royal Air Force base in Cyprus. Additional investigations are being conducted to determine the components of the drones used in these attacks.

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