As reported by the AP agency, which cited its own sources, the fact that Iranian missiles were transferred to Russia was confirmed two days ago by US intelligence findings. No details were given about the amount of weapons delivered or the date of the transfers. So far, the White House has not officially confirmed the arms transfer, but has expressed “concern” that Iran is increasing its support for Russia.
Dmitry Peskov: This kind of information is not always true
In turn, the Kremlin has not denied reports that Iran is delivering missiles to Russia. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, when asked about media reports, that “such information is not always true” and that Iran “is an important partner and Russia maintains cooperation with it in all sectors, including the most sensitive ones.”
Tehran denies accusations that it supplies Russia with weapons used in the war against Ukraine. “Iran considers it inhumane to provide military aid to the parties involved in the conflict, which leads to an increase in the number of deaths, destruction of infrastructure and delaying peace negotiations. Therefore, Iran not only refrains from engaging in such actions, but also calls on other countries to stop supplying weapons to the parties involved in the conflict,” the statement from Iran’s Permanent Mission to the UN said.
Wall Street Journal reports and announcements of a “harsh response” from Europe
On Friday, August 30, New York’s Wall Street Journal reported that Iran had supplied Russia with short-range missiles, according to information obtained from U.S. and European officials.
