Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:07pm on 02 Sep 2026,Wednesday International
Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly acknowledged that Moscow is supplying Iran with “necessary equipment” and other assistance during its war with the United States. Putin made the remarks during a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on September 1. He did not specify the equipment or say whether it included military supplies. Pezeshkian said he was certain Iran would win. The leaders also discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation, while Putin praised Iran’s “courage and resourcefulness” and highlighted growing economic and trade ties.
