ISW: Russia’s actions indicate a growing partnership between Moscow and Tehran

Putin’s willingness to consider supporting the Houthis is part of Russian-Iranian military cooperation and Russia’s growing reliance on Iran for precision weapons and equipment.

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The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said in its daily analysis that the Kremlin was likely planning to transfer missiles and other military equipment to the Houthis in Yemen, but diplomatic pressure forced it to abandon the transfer. . This was stated in the report of the Institute for the Study of War on the eve of August 3.

According to analysts, the existence of such a plan emphasizes the growth of military cooperation between Moscow and Tehran. They suggested that Russia may be seeking to use Iranian proxies to indirectly confront the West and influence decisions made in Western capitals.

US officials said Russia looked at arming and advising the Houthis in response to easing restrictions on Ukraine’s use of US weapons to strike Russia. On June 6, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia would provide long-range weapons to unspecified entities to strike the West.

Russia’s plans to support the Houthis to indirectly confront the West and threaten further development, which have been reported recently, are consistent with several Russian intelligence and hybrid operations aimed at persuading the West to withdraw support. for Ukraine due to fear of confrontation with Russia. , said ISW analysts.

Putin’s willingness to consider supporting the Houthis is part of Russian-Iranian military cooperation and Russia’s growing reliance on Iran for precision weapons and equipment.

“Russia’s deepening partnership with Iran is likely prompting Russia to consider supporting other Iranian proxies and using these groups in other indirect attempts to threaten the West with escalation, ” said ISW.

However, analysts explained that this could further complicate Russia’s relations with countries concerned about Russian-Iranian cooperation.

Russia was preparing to send missiles and other military equipment to Yemen’s Houthi rebels late last month, but backed off amid behind-the-scenes efforts by the United States and Saudi Arabia to stop it.

It was earlier reported that the Yemeni Houthis attacked two tankers with Russian cargo in the Red Sea.

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