Three unnamed Iranian sources told the agency’s reporters that some of the missiles transferred were from the Fateh-110 family of short-range ballistic missiles, including the Zolfaghar. This missile can destroy targets at a distance of 300-700 kilometers.
According to the interlocutors, the delivery of the missiles began in early January following an agreement was reached at meetings between Iran and Russia’s military and security services late last year. These meetings took place in Tehran and Moscow.
Another unnamed Iranian military official revealed that at least four missile deliveries have already taken place. Another transfer is expected next week.
The sources also indicated that some of the missiles were sent to Russia by ship across the Caspian Sea, and some by plane.
“There will be other presentations. There is no reason to hide it. We are allowed to export weapons to any country,” he added.
Earlier, a United States official told Reuters that Washington had already seen evidence of active progress in talks between Russia and Iran, but there was no indication that a package had been sent.
Back in January, the American publication “The Wall Street Journal” wrote that negotiations between Russia and Iran on long-range missiles “are actively underway”. Journalists said that their supply may start already in the spring.
However, a source in the special services of the RBC-Ukraine news agency called the transfer of Iranian missiles to Russia unlikely. He added that so far the Ukrainian intelligence services have not recorded such facts.
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2024-05-01 15:33:39
