00:25Is Russia quietly stepping into a potential U.S.-Iran
00:29conflict? As tensions rise in the Middle East, Russian military cargo planes are flying steady
00:35missions into Iran, delivering advanced MIL-MI-28 attack helicopters. At the same time, the U.S.
00:43aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is conducting mass casualty drills in the Arabian
00:49Sea, and nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran hang in the balance. Coincidence
00:55— or preparation? Let's break it down. Over the past several weeks, Russian Ilyushin
01:01IL-76 cargo aircraft have been maintaining what analysts describe as a quiet air bridge
01:08to Iran. Photos and open-source intelligence show newly delivered MIL-MI-28 attack helicopters
01:15at Tehran's Marabad airport, some in Iranian desert camouflage, others spotted on test
01:21flights over the capital. These aren't light utility helicopters. The MI-28, known in NATO
01:27circles as the HAVOC, is a heavily armed, all-weather attack helicopter designed for anti-armor warfare
01:34and close air support. It can carry up to 16 anti-tank guided missiles, dozens of rockets,
01:41a 30-millimeter automatic cannon, advanced radar and self-protection systems. Some reports
01:47even claim these helicopters meet full Russian military specifications, not downgraded export
01:54versions. If true, that would signal a deep level of military trust between Moscow and
01:59Tehran. The deliveries stem from a broader arms deal announced in 2023 that included Su-35 fighter
02:07jets, Yak-130 trainers, and MIL-MI-28 helicopters. But the timing matters. These transfers are accelerating
02:15as nuclear negotiations between the U.S. and Iran remain fragile, the regional tensions are high, and the U.S.
02:23has increased its military readiness posture. Meanwhile, Iran says it's willing to compromise
02:28in nuclear talks, but only if sanctions relief is seriously discussed. U.S. officials argue Iran is the
02:35one delaying progress. The diplomatic standoff continues. Now, look at the American side. The USS Abraham Lincoln,
02:43a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, conducted mass casualty drills while deployed in the Arabian Sea
02:49under U.S. Central Command. Mass casualty drills are serious business. They simulate large-scale battle
02:56damage and multiple injured personnel scenarios. In simple terms, preparation for worst-case outcomes.
03:03While Washington says it prefers a diplomatic solution, the military is clearly maintaining readiness.
03:08So, is Russia preparing to support Iran in a potential conflict with the United States or Israel?
03:15Officially, Moscow is simply fulfilling arms contracts. But strategically, this does several
03:21things. It strengthens Iran's conventional strike capabilities. It complicates Israeli or U.S. military
03:28planning. It signals that Iran is not isolated. And remember, Iran has supplied Russia with drones and
03:35weapons for use in Ukraine. This military partnership goes both ways. The arrival of
03:40MIL-MI-28 attack helicopters enhances Iran's ability to conduct close air support, border defense,
03:48and potentially respond to regional threats. So, is Russia joining a U.S.-Iran war? Not directly,
03:55but by strengthening Iran's military capabilities at this critical moment, Moscow is clearly shaping the
04:01battlefield before any shots are fired.
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