The Kremlin responded on Monday to a report by The Wall Street Journal, which claimed that Iran had provided Russia with short-range ballistic missiles. In its response, the Kremlin emphasized that Iran is considered a partner of Russia, and the two nations continue to strengthen their dialogue across various sectors.
The Wall Street Journal, citing unnamed officials from the U.S. and Europe, reported that Iran had supplied Russia with short-range ballistic missiles.
When asked about the report, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov acknowledged having seen it but suggested that not all such reports are accurate.
“Iran is our important partner, we are developing our trade and economic relations, we are developing our cooperation and dialog in all possible areas, including the most sensitive ones,” Peskov stated during a press briefing.
Since the Russian military invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, relations between Tehran and Moscow have grown significantly closer, with Iran providing Russia with its Shahed drones to aid in the conflict.
However, reports suggesting Iran has sent missiles to Russia are nothing more than “psychological warfare,” according to senior Revolutionary Guards’ commander Fazlollah Nozari, who made the statement on Monday as reported by Iranian state media.
The United States warned last Friday that if Iran were indeed supplying ballistic missiles to Russia, it would represent a significant escalation in the ongoing war in Ukraine.
{Matzav.com}