Russia Pays Iran Nearly $2 Billion in Gold for Drones

Leaked documents reveal a significant deal for 6,000 Shahed-136 drones, highlighting the deepening military-industrial ties between Russia and Iran.

Russia has reportedly paid Iran nearly $2 billion in gold bullion for 6,000 Shahed-136 drones, according to leaked documents.
The drones are used in attacks against Ukraine and are believed to be upgraded in Russia before deployment.
The deal includes hardware and software, with production costs varying based on order size and localization in Russia.
A hacker group, the Prana Network, obtained the details of the deal by penetrating the servers of Sahara Thunder, linked to the IRGC.
The United States has accused Russia of turning to Iran for drones used in its war in Ukraine.