Foreign leader on Putins doorstep sounds alarm over Iran fueling Moscows war machine

UNITED NATIONS — Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs warned Wednesday that military cooperation between Russia and Iran poses a growing security concern, telling Fox News Digital in an on-camera interview that Iranian drone technology has helped Moscow wage war in Ukraine as Latvia prepares to contribute to a US-led effort in the Strait of Hormuz.Speaking on the sidelines of the U.N.General Assembly, Rinkēvičs said Latvia, a country of approximately 1.84 million and yet a core member of NATO's eastern flank, has already made the political decision to send military specialists to support international operations in the Middle East in response to President Donald Trump's request for European assistance."Yes, I am concerned.

Actually, we have already seen Iran helping Russia a lot, especially at the very beginning of Russia's aggression against Ukraine," Rinkēvičs said when asked about the growing cooperation between Moscow and Tehran.PUTIN AND IRAN 'NEED EACH OTHER DESPERATELY,' EXPERT SAYS, AS RUSSIA VOICES SUPPORT FOR REGIME  ( )"The first drones Iranian made or Iranian designed drones were used by Russia.Now Russians are actually modernizing them, making completely new technologies.

But actually, the design is still Iranian."Earlier this week, Fox News Digital revealed documents obtained from the Russian Foreign Ministry detailing a roadmap between Russia and Iran for cooperation between 2024-2026 in multiple fields, including nuclear, finance and aviation, as well as infrastructure.Asked whether Europe should take a more active role in countering Iran's military activities and respond to Trump's call for support, Rinkēvičs confirmed that Latvia has already taken steps toward joining an international effort in the Strait of Hormuz.BATTLE-TESTED ZELENSKYY SOUNDS CHILLING ALARM ON WHERE PUTIN’S WAR COULD HEAD NEXTSoldiers walk along a road near a training range in Pabrade, north of the capital Vilnius, Lithuania on Thursday, March 27, 2025.(AP Photo/M...