American Institute for the Study of War: Iran and Russia are cooperating to counter America's efforts to prevent arms transfers.
The American Institute for the Study of War announced in a report that Iran and Russia are cooperating to counter Washington's efforts to prevent the transfer of weapons to Iran through the Caspian Sea and land routes.
In its report on November 10, this institute quoted the statements of Kazem Garibabadi, Iran's deputy foreign minister, who said that in a meeting with the Russian ambassador in Tehran, they discussed opposition to the unilateral actions of the United States and the "Iron Gate" program.
On November 7, Centcom announced the establishment of the "Iron Gate" special force to prevent the transfer of advanced weapons and other items to Iran through the Caspian Sea and land borders.
The Institute for the Study of War says Iran used the Caspian Sea route before the war and during the current war to import Russian weapons. This institute also pointed to Ukraine's attacks in July on ships involved in the transfer of military cargo between Iran and Russia to Kiev.