Iran is sending hundreds of ballistic missiles to Russia, according to reports
Reuters revealed on February 21 that it is reported that the military cooperation between Iran and Russia is deep, and it has provided Russia with about 400 surface-to-surface missiles, including advanced performance"Fatah-110"series, such as:"Zulfagar"Model.
At the end of last year, high-level meetings between the two countries reached an agreement in Tehran and Moscow that Iran will gradually carry out missile deliveries by sea and air starting this year.
Several Iranian military** confirmed that at least four batches of missiles have arrived, with more planned for the coming weeks. One said bluntly that Iran has the ability to export, and any country is a potential customer as long as it wants to.
In this regard, there is no official response from Iranian officials and the Russian Ministry of Defense.
Iranian"Fatah-110"with"Zulfagar"The power of the missile should not be underestimated, and the precision strike characteristics make it ideal for the best value targets. Despite the expiration of UN restrictions, the United States and the European Union remain wary of Iranian missile exports.
Experts point out that if these missiles fall into Ukraine, they could cause significant damage. Russia's acquisition of these missiles would give it a strategic advantage on the battlefield because of its ability to penetrate air defense systems.
Although there is no official information from the Ukrainian side to confirm it, it is yes"Fatah-110"The potential threat has been a source of intense concern in Ukraine. The former Secretary of Defense called on the United States to accelerate aid to Ukraine to make up for the lack of air defense systems.
With the escalation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the military cooperation between Iran and Russia has deepened, and the two sides seem to have made some moves in technical exchanges, causing the international community to worry about the transfer of ** and regional tensions.
Western diplomats revealed that Iran's recent missile deliveries to Russia have intensified speculation about the deal. This could lead to a setback in regional stability, especially the current Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the overall situation.
Analysts believe that this cooperation is based on reciprocity, and Iran expects more security support and advanced ** from Russia, such as modernized aircraft. It is worth noting that the accusations about Iran's ** drones to Russia are not the first time, and Ukraine and the United States and Western countries have always been skeptical about it.
Ukrainian officials have accused Russia of using Iranian-made Shahed-136 drones, and the Ukrainian foreign minister has called for pressure on Iran. Despite repeated denials by Russia and Iran, Iranian spokesman Kanaani recently stressed that the accusations made by Iran against one side of the conflict in Ukraine are politically motivated, and Iran did not participate in direct air strikes.
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