Report: Russia has begun supplying Iran with munitions to counter US

American television network NBC reported on Tuesday that Russia has begun providing military assistance to Iran, including explosives, munitions and components used in drone production. The report is based on a document reportedly held by the government of a European country.

According to the network, the aim of the deliveries is to help Iran replenish its weapons stockpiles after they were depleted by strikes carried out by the United States and Israel. The report does not specify exactly when those strikes took place, but indicates they targeted Iran's military capabilities.

The reported cooperation between Russia and Iran points to a deepening military relationship between the two countries, one that could affect the regional balance of power and international relations with Western states, including the US.

NBC did not disclose the full contents of the document or the precise scale of the supplies, but the report points to continued Russian involvement in supporting Iran militarily following its confrontation with the US and Israel.