Key Takeaways:
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Iran: Iranian sources told Reuters on February 21 that Iran provided
hundreds of short-range ballistic missiles (SRBM) to Russia in early
January. Iran’s arms sales to Russia are part of Iran’s efforts to
generate revenue to support its deteriorating economy.
• Iran’s provision of these missile systems could improve Russia’s ability to penetrate Ukrainian air defenses.
• Iraq-Russia: Russian and Iraqi officials discussed deepening judicial and economic ties on February 21.
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Iraqi Federal Integrity Commission Chairman Haider Hanoun, who is
affiliated with the Badr Organization, and Russian Prosecutor General
Igor Krasnov signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for
anti-corruption coordination and training on February 21.
• Iranian-aligned Iraqi actors have previously used Iraq’s judicial system to target political opposition.
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ISW previously reported on the Kremlin‘s use of the Russian Prosecutor
General‘s Office to seize and nationalize assets from Russians and to
widely apply administrative law to stifle any perceived source of
opposition.
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Yemen: US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported on February 21 that Houthi
fighters fired two anti-ship ballistic missiles targeting the MV Sea
Champion, which was transporting humanitarian aid to Yemen, on February
19.
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Gaza Strip: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that two brigades
launched a new clearing operation in Zaytoun, southern Gaza City.
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