Putin and Iran Join Forces to Challenge U.S. Influence

Russian and Iranian leaders met at a summit to discuss teaming up against American power.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and the leadership of Iran are getting closer. The two leaders met recently at an international meeting called the SCO summit. They made it clear they are working together to push back against the United States. Putin promised he would support Iran. He even admitted that Russia is sending Iran the equipment it needs. He says this is to help Iran in its ongoing struggle against American influence. Iran’s leaders are happy to have Russia on their side. They feel that the U.S. has too much power over global politics. By working with Russia, Iran hopes to stop …