Pro-Russian Chechen Forces Signal Support for Iran Amid US Tensions

Brief By News18 / 2:59 PM on 01 Apr 2026

Pro-Russian Chechen fighters, known as Kadyrovites, have reportedly expressed readiness to support Iran if US troops launch a ground invasion, according to Iranian state media. Loyal to Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, a close ally of Vladimir Putin, the units may escalate regional tensions. Meanwhile, the United States has deployed 3,500 Marines to the Middle East.