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Putin signals support for Iran in ongoing war with the U.S.

NPR | By Charles Maynes
Published September 2, 2026 at 2:41 AM MDT

Russia's Vladimir Putin is signaling unwavering support for Iran, as Tehran thanks Moscow for backing amid the escalating Middle East war.

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