[1/2] An image shows Iranian drone transfer to Russia, as evidence of new Russian-Iran cooperation, in this handout acquired June 9, 2023.
White House/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsAug 16 (Reuters) - U.S. is pushing Iran to stop selling armed drones to Russia as part of discussions on a broader unwritten understanding between Washington and Tehran to de-escalate tensions, the Financial Times said on Wednesday, citing people briefed on the matter.
The U.S. is pressing Iran to stop selling armed drones to Russia, which Moscow is using in the war in Ukraine, as well as spare parts for the unmanned aircraft, the report said, citing an Iranian official and another person familiar with the talks.
The news comes as Washington and Iran are trying to ease tensions and revive broader talks over Iran's nuclear program.
Iran allowed four detained U.S. citizens to move into house arrest from Tehran's Evin prison while a fifth was already under home confinement.
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Antony Blinken, Tehran's, Lavanya, Himani Sarkar, Kim Coghill
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REUTERS, Financial Times, Iranian, U.S, Reuters, Thomson
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