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Iran Turns to Belarus for Defense - Eastern Express - TVP WORLD
Iran is scrambling to rebuild its shattered air defense and electronic warfare systems following its recent conflict with Israel. With Russia overstretched and China hesitant, Tehran has turned to an unlikely partner: Belarus. Lukashenko’s regime may act as a back door for military technology and spare parts, quietly helping Iran quietly recover its capabilities. The arrangement also highlights how sanctions force authoritarian states into strange alliances, increasing their reliance on Russia’s sphere of influence.