Iran and Belarus agree to strengthen military cooperation amid Ukraine conflict

During a visit to Iran, Belarusian Defense Minister Victor Jrenin agreed with Iranian authorities to strengthen military cooperation.

Both Iran and Belarus openly support Russia in its conflict with Ukraine.

Following his meeting with the Iranian Defense Minister, Jrenin arrived in Tehran on Monday and met with Mohammad Bagheri, the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces.

According to the Belarusian Ministry of Defense, the two sides discussed steps to deepen and enhance bilateral cooperation, particularly in the utilization and preparation of their respective Armed Forces.

On Monday, Jrenin and Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani signed a memorandum of cooperation between their defense structures.

Ukraine accuses Belarus of complicity with the Kremlin for allowing Russian military intervention, as Belarus is currently hosting Wagner Group mercenaries.

Meanwhile, Kyiv and Western countries accuse Tehran of supplying suicide drones, known as Shahid, to Moscow, which have caused significant damage to Ukrainian civilian infrastructure.