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Russia defence chief Shoigu makes Iran visit
ATTENTION - Adds Shoigu's meeting with Iran's army chief of staff ///
Moscow, Sept 19, 2023 (AFP) - Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu arrived in Iran Tuesday for meetings to deepen Moscow's defence ties with Tehran, Russian news agencies reported.
Moscow has sought to strengthen its alliances with other countries ostracised by the West, including Iran, which has been accused of supplying Moscow with armed drones for its offensive in Ukrain ...