Iran has sent short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for use in the war against Ukraine, allowing Moscow to strike deeper inside Ukrainian territory. This move has prompted the U.S., Britain, and European powers to plan new sanctions on the Iranian state airline. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that Russia has already received these missiles and will likely use them soon. He also mentioned that Iranian missiles enable Russia to use more of its own arsenal for further targets, while using the new missiles from Iran for closer-range targets. The U.S. has shared intelligence about these shipments with allies and plans to impose economic consequences on Tehran.
Iran has denied providing missiles and accused the West of supporting the genocide in Gaza. The Kremlin has stated that information about Iranian weapons transfers may not be accurate. British Foreign Secretary David Lamy expressed concern over Iranian support for Russia and emphasized the need to hold Tehran accountable for undermining global stability.
Experts speculate about what Iran gained from this transfer, with possibilities including nuclear cooperation or financial benefits. This development increases pressure on the Biden administration to ease restrictions on Ukraine’s ability to strike targets inside Russia. The situation highlights the complexity of the conflict in Ukraine, involving multiple countries and interests.
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