Russian warship spotted in Saudi Arabian port
Saudi Arabia and Iran have re-established diplomatic ties and Iran has been a significant military ally to Russia.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
A Russian warship named The Admiral Gorshkov was spotted in a port in Saudi Arabia this week, docking there for the first time since the re-establishment of diplomatic ties with Iran. The warship was returning from South Africa to Russia when it stopped at the Jeddah port for a two-day break and refuelling, Arab News reports. The source also reported that the ship would be making a trip to Syria for “repairs” although It is unclear what repairs the ship requires. In the past, there have been concerns that Iran used disaster relief as a cover to smuggle weapons into Syria.
more............. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-738700
Saudi Arabia and Iran have re-established diplomatic ties and Iran has been a significant military ally to Russia.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
A Russian warship named The Admiral Gorshkov was spotted in a port in Saudi Arabia this week, docking there for the first time since the re-establishment of diplomatic ties with Iran. The warship was returning from South Africa to Russia when it stopped at the Jeddah port for a two-day break and refuelling, Arab News reports. The source also reported that the ship would be making a trip to Syria for “repairs” although It is unclear what repairs the ship requires. In the past, there have been concerns that Iran used disaster relief as a cover to smuggle weapons into Syria.
more............. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-738700
