Ukraine's Foreign Ministry warns Iran's charge d'affaires about possible supply of missiles to Russia

Ukraine expressed "deep concern" and, in a "stern form," conveyed a warning from September 7 that if the supply of ballistic weapons is confirmed, it will have "devastating and irreparable consequences" for Ukrainian-Iranian relations.

The day before, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran stated that Tehran was never a part of the Russo-Ukrainian war and supports its political settlement.

Before that, a member of the National Security Commission of the Iranian Parliament, Ahmad Bakhshayesh Ardestani, admitted that the country was "forced" to barter with the Russian Federation: Moscow gives Iran soybeans and wheat, and Iran gives it missiles and drones.

Background

The Wall Street Journal, citing European and American officials, wrote that Iran has already sent short-range ballistic missiles to Russia. This happened when Russia increased its missile attacks on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that they are deeply concerned about reports of the transfer of ballistic missiles from Iran to Russia, and also call on the Iranian authorities to refrain from doing this.

Back in August, Reuters, citing sources in European intelligence, wrote that Iran could transfer hundreds of Fath-360 (BM-120) short-range ballistic missiles with satellite guidance to Russia.