Iran warns Zelensky to stop saying it gives Russia drones: 'Patience not endless'

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Iran warns Zelensky to stop saying it gives Russia drones: ‘Patience not endless’Tehran rails at Ukrainian leader over speech to US Congress in which he accused the Islamic Republic of becoming an ally in Moscow’s ‘genocidal policy’ against KyivIran on Thursday hit out at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for his continued accusations — backed by the US and Europe — that the Islamic Republic is providing attack drones to Russia for mass use in strikes on Ukraine.Zelensky had better know that Iran’s strategic patience over such unfounded accusations is not endless,” spokesman Nasser Kanaani was quoted as saying in a ministry statement.The statement said Kanaani also recommended that Zelensky learn “from the fate of some other political leaders who contented themselves with the US support.”It was not clear who Kanaani was referring to, though he may have been referencing former Afghan president Ashraf Ghani, whose government was overthrown by the Taliban as the US withdrew its forces from the country last year.In recent weeks, Russia is believed to have used Iranian drones to attack Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, leaving tens of thousands without power as winter sets in.On Sunday, Kanaani said Iran would not “seek permission from anyone” to expand ties with Russia, dismissing US concerns over a growing military partnership between Tehran and Moscow."

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