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Kremlin Says Wsj Report on Russia Sharing Drone Technology With Iran Is 'fake News'
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 18, 2026
1 min readLast updated: March 18, 2026
Kremlin Denies Sharing Drone Technology, Satellite Imagery With Iran
Russia Responds to Allegations of Intelligence Sharing With Iran
Kremlin's Official Statement
MOSCOW, March 18 (Reuters) - Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday that a Wall Street Journal report that Russia is sharing satellite imagery and improved drone technology with Iran is "fake news".
Details of the Wall Street Journal Report
Claims of Military Cooperation
Russia has been expanding its intelligence sharing and military cooperation with Iran, providing satellite imagery and improved drone technology to aid Tehran’s targeting of U.S. forces in the region, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Sources and Attribution
(Reporting by Dmitry Antonov; Writing by Anastasia Teterevleva; editing by Guy Faulconbridge)
Frequently Asked Questions about Kremlin says WSJ report on Russia sharing drone technology with Iran is 'fake news'
1What did the Kremlin say about the WSJ report on drone technology sharing?
The Kremlin called the Wall Street Journal report on Russia sharing drone technology and satellite imagery with Iran 'fake news'.
2Who reported on Russia and Iran's alleged military cooperation?
The Wall Street Journal reported claims of Russia and Iran expanding intelligence and military cooperation.
3What specific technologies were mentioned in the WSJ report?
The report mentioned Russia providing satellite imagery and improved drone technology to Iran.
4Did Russian officials confirm the WSJ report?
No, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov denied the report, labeling it as false.
