Contents tagged with Iran
-
Israel limits Russia ties to critical security concerns amid Iran tensions, says Ambassador
Israel maintains communication with Russia strictly based on vital interests, says Israel’s ambassador to Ukraine, Michael Brodsky, in an interview with ZN.UA.
“We are deeply concerned about the cooperation between Russia and Iran, especially in the military sphere. We have openly expressed this on multiple occasions. Iran poses a major threat to us in the Middle East; it supports terrorism and seeks nuclear weaponry. If it acquires nuclear arms, it will be a massive destabilizing factor in …
-
France, Germany and UK condemn Iranian missile delivery to Russia as 'direct threat to European security'
In a coordinated move, the foreign ministers of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have issued a joint statement condemning the shipment of Iranian ballistic missiles to Russia. The trio denounced the transfers as a "direct threat to European security" and announced immediate measures, including the suspension of bilateral air service agreements with Tehran. They further indicated plans to continue sanctioning significant legal and physical entities and are working towards imposing …
-
Kremlin reaffirms commitment to Iranian partnership amid missile transfer reports
Moscow and Tehran will continue to cooperate in all areas, including the "most sensitive" ones, assured Dmitry Peskov. Moscow and Tehran will continue to cooperate in all areas, including the "most sensitive" ones, assured Dmitry Peskov.
Russia and Iran will develop cooperation in the interests of their peoples, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated on Monday, September 9, amidst reports that Tehran had supplied Moscow with ballistic missiles.
"We have seen this report. Such information …
-
Iran confirms missile shipments to Russia as part of barter deal
Iran has supplied ballistic missiles to Russia. Ahmad Bakhshayesh Ardestani, a member of Iran’s parliamentary committee on national security, confirmed this information in an interview with Didban Iran, explaining that these exchanges are part of a barter agreement wherein Tehran receives soybeans and wheat in return and "circumvents sanctions through partnership with Russia".
Ardestani admitted Iran's military aid to Moscow just hours after Iran’s mission to the UN dismissed a report from The …
-
Iran denies supplying ballistic missiles to Russia
Iran dismissed allegations of supplying ballistic missiles to Russia, with the announcement made by the Iranian mission at the UN and disseminated by IRNA.
"Iran's stance on the Ukraine conflict remains unchanged. Iran deems providing military aid to the parties in the conflict, which results in increased human casualties, infrastructure destruction, and moving away from ceasefire negotiations as inhumane," the statement declared.
The Iranian mission also called for a halt in arms transfers …
-
Ukraine warns Iran of severe diplomatic fallout over missile supplies to Russia
Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has warned Tehran that shipments of ballistic missiles to Russia would severely damage Ukrainian-Iranian bilateral relations.
The Ukrainian MFA has called on Iran to refrain from supplying any kind of weaponry or military equipment to Russia. On September 7th, the ministry stated, "The MFA of Ukraine is deeply concerned by international media reports suggesting that Iran may be supplying ballistic missiles to the Russian Federation. Once again, we …
-
Iran expresses outrage over Russia's support for controversial 'Zangezur Corridor' project
In a scathing commentary, the Tasnim News Agency, closely affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), lambasted recent statements made by Russian Foreign Ministry officials advocating for the creation of the so-called "Zangezur Corridor."
The report emphasized Iran's staunch opposition to the project, indicating that Tehran has taken diplomatic steps to communicate its concerns to Russia. The Russian ambassador to Tehran, Alexei Dedov, was summoned to Iran's Foreign …
-
Kyiv charges Iranian general in absentia for aiding Russian drone strikes on Ukraine
In a significant development, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the Office of the Prosecutor General have announced charges in absentia against Iranian General Sharifi Molasarei Abbas Musa for his involvement in coordinating drone attacks on Ukraine. According to the SBU press service, the general played a pivotal role in facilitating at least 20 airstrikes using Iranian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) against Ukrainian targets, beginning in August 2022.
The SBU has compiled …
-
Iranian military delegation visits Moscow for Army-2024 forum amid strengthening defense ties
A high-ranking Iranian military delegation has flown to Moscow to take part in the International Military-Technical Forum "Army-2024", reports the Tasnim news agency.
The visit comes at the invitation of the Russian Ministry of Defense. The delegation is led by General Ali Shadmani, Deputy Chief of Iran's Central Staff. He is scheduled to meet with top officials from the Russian defense sector during the visit.
Reports indicate that representatives of the Islamic Republic will also engage in …
-
Let's join forces against them: Shoygu and Pezeshkian declare strategic Iran-Russia partnership against Western dominance
The era of Washington's global leadership is over, proclaimed newly elected Iranian President Masud Pezeshkian during his recent meeting with former Russian Defense Minister and current Secretary of the Russian Security Council, Sergey Shoygu.
"Russia is among the nations supporting the Iranian people in difficult times," stated the Iranian President according to the news agency IRNA.
Pezeshkian emphasized that Russia is a strategic partner of the Islamic Republic, and strengthening ties with …