Recent reports suggest that Iran has supplied Russia with short-range ballistic missiles for use in the ongoing war against Ukraine.
Concern for Rising Support
U.S. intelligence agencies have confirmed this information to their allies, raising alarms about the potential implications for the conflict and regional security.
The transfer of Iranian missiles to Russia has been corroborated by U.S. intelligence findings, though specific details regarding the quantity or timing of the shipments remain undisclosed, according to Portal O'bronny.
While the White House has not officially confirmed these missile transfers, officials have expressed serious concerns about Iran's escalating support for Russia amid its military aggression in Ukraine.
Sean Savett, a spokesperson for the National Security Council, stated:
“Any transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia would dramatically increase Iran's support for Russian aggression against Ukraine, leading to more civilian casualties.”
He emphasized that this partnership threatens European security and illustrates Iran's destabilizing influence beyond the Middle East.
Iran Still Denies
Despite these allegations, Iranian officials have consistently denied supplying weapons to Russia. An official statement from Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations claimed that providing military assistance in conflicts leads to increased casualties and destruction, and Iran calls on other nations to refrain from such actions.
On the Russian side, the Kremlin has not denied the reports regarding missile deliveries. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov acknowledged Iran as an important partner but refrained from commenting on specific military supplies.
The growing military cooperation between Iran and Russia has been a source of concern for U.S. officials for months.
CIA Director William Burns recently warned of increasingly worrisome defense relationships between Russia, Iran, North Korea, and China, emphasizing the potential threats to both Ukraine and U.S. allies in the Middle East.
