A Western intelligence source revealed that Russia's full integration of Iranian Shahed-136 drone production, including a new massive factory, has caused friction between Tehran and Moscow. Iran feels it hasn't received adequate compensation for its support in the Ukraine war. The Alabuga factory, near Moscow, is producing increasing numbers of drones, with analysts suggesting Russia might eventually export improved versions, even back to Iran. This situation highlights underlying tensions between the two countries, exacerbated by Russia's perceived insufficient response to Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

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