The British newspaper The Telegraph has claimed in its report that Russia secretly transferred about $2.5 billion in cash to Iran in 2018 to avoid US sanctions. The funds were delivered to Tehran’s central bank in 34 large transfers through Russian state-owned Promsoyuz Bank, weighing a total of about five tons. According to the documents, the money was sent at a time when Donald Trump imposed tough sanctions on Iran. Experts say the payments reflect a closer relationship between Russia and Iran and were likely made in exchange for weapons or military equipment. Analysts have warned that cash transactions are difficult to trace, so Russia is likely to continue to rely on this strategy in the future.

Source: The Patriot February 09, 2026 23:17 UTC