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

The security partnership between Iran, Belarus, and Russia is re-examined in light of ongoing wars. While Russia's use of Iranian-designed drones in Ukraine has intensified and Belarus's involvement has grown, Iran's direct role has been less significant than previously predicted. Russia appears to be stepping into Iran's technical role to maintain strategic autonomy and reduce reliance on Tehran, which is now involved in its own conflicts. This shift is highlighted by plans for a joint Russo-Belarusian drone production facility, designed to create supply-chain redundancies for Moscow's war effort.