Correspondent with RFE/RL's Russian Service.
Russia and Iran are expanding their nuclear cooperation as both countries face Western sanctions and international isolation. Their partnership includes the construction of nuclear power plants, fuel supplies, and broader technological cooperation.
Today the most significant "no-fly" areas are a consequence of sharply rising military risks and blanket airspace closures by nations around the globe. The sky is no longer neutral territory. It's contested, fragmented, and weaponized.
Israeli airstrikes have reportedly killed eight top Iranian military officers, including three from the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.