Event Brief
Iran asked Russia for newer Geran-4/5 drones for strikes
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 13, 2026 at 12:09 PM ET
Summary: Iran requested Russia provide its newer-generation Geran drones earlier this year during the Israeli-US war with Iran, the Financial Times reported. Western officials and a Kremlin source said the request followed improvements to the jet-powered Geran-4 and Geran-5, which have entered the Ukraine-Russia war and can evade defenses more easily.
WHO: Iran
WHAT: Iran requested Russia supply newer-generation Geran drones (Geran-4 and Geran-5) for attacks on Israeli and American targets.
WHEN: Sep 13, 2026
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The request followed substantial improvements to Russia's Geran drone family, including the newer jet-powered Geran-4 and Geran-5 that pose a greater threat and evade defenses more easily.
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