How Are Iran’s Partnerships with Belarus and Russia Holding Up During War?

A security partnership between Belarus and Iran was expected to significantly aid Russia's war effort in Ukraine through drone technology. While Belarus's involvement has indeed grown, with plans for a joint drone production facility with Russia, Iran's role has been less significant than anticipated. Russia has largely taken over Iran's role in providing technical expertise to Belarus, aiming to create supply-chain redundancies and shield production from Ukrainian strikes. This shift allows Moscow to maintain strategic autonomy and reduce its reliance on Tehran, a goal likely reinforced by Iran's own recent and ongoing conflicts.