00:24Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
00:28has issued a stark warning about growing military cooperation between Russia and Iran amid the escalating conflict in the Middle
00:37East.
00:38In a recent interview, Zelenskyy claimed that Russia has already begun providing military assistance to Iran,
00:46including drones, and may also be helping Tehran with missiles and advanced air defense systems.
00:52According to Zelenskyy, evidence suggests that Russian components have been found in Iranian drones used in recent attacks across the
01:02Middle East.
01:03He warned that the cooperation between Moscow and Tehran could further intensify the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and
01:13Iran.
01:13Zelenskyy raised concerns about a potential next step in this growing alliance, the possibility of Russia sending troops to support
01:23Iran if the war escalates further.
01:26He questioned which country might be the first to deploy forces in support of Tehran,
01:31suggesting that Russia could be the most likely candidate given the deepening strategic partnership between the two countries.
01:39The Ukrainian leader drew parallels with reports that North Korea had sent thousands of troops to assist Russia in the
01:47war in Ukraine,
01:49warning that a similar development in the Middle East could significantly widen the conflict.
01:55The remarks come at a time when tensions across the region are already high,
02:00with Iran launching drone and missile attacks on U.S. military positions, Israeli targets, and several Gulf allies.
02:09Russia and Iran have maintained close military ties in recent years.
02:14Iran previously supplied Russia with thousands of Shehed-type drones that Moscow has used extensively during its war in Ukraine.
02:23Now, Ukrainian officials believe that Russia may be returning the favor by sharing intelligence, drone components, and technical expertise
02:33that could help Iran improve its strike capabilities.
02:37Reports also suggest that Russia may be providing intelligence on U.S. military positions, including warships, aircraft, and regional bases,
02:47potentially allowing Iran to refine its targeting during ongoing attacks.
02:52Meanwhile, Ukraine has been offering its own expertise in counter-drone warfare.
02:58Drawing on years of experience defending against Russian drone attacks,
03:03Kyiv has deployed interceptor drones and specialists to help protect U.S. military facilities in the Middle East.
03:10Ukrainian teams have already been sent to assist bases in Jordan,
03:15with additional personnel expected to deploy to countries including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia.
03:23Zelensky warned that the growing coordination between Russia and Iran could signal a dangerous new phase in the global security
03:32landscape,
03:33potentially linking the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East into a broader geopolitical confrontation.
03:39As tensions continue to rise, analysts say any direct Russian military involvement on Iran's side would dramatically escalate the conflict
03:49and further complicate the strategic calculations of the United States and its allies.
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