Furthermore, Iran and Russia have been cooperating in other strategic areas, such as space and nuclear programmes. Iran may also seek to deepen collaboration in these areas. So, while the timing might be questionable, these broader factors could be driving Iran’s incentives to proceed with the missile deliveries,
There’s no mutual defence pact or binding agreement that would, for example, commit Russia to defend Iran in a conflict, nor are there concrete agreements in other strategic areas,
In addition, we will pursue the designations of significant entities and individuals involved with Iran’s ballistic missile programme and the transfer of ballistic missiles and other weapons to Russia,
Any claim that the Islamic Republic of Iran has sold ballistic missiles to the Russian Federation is completely baseless and false,
This act is an escalation by both Iran and Russia, and is a direct threat to European security,
We're working that out right now,
The supply of Iranian missiles enables Russia to use more of its arsenal for targets that are further from the front line, while dedicating new missiles it's receiving from Iran [for] closer range targets,
This is a deeply concerning development as this partnership between Iran and Russia threatens European security and illustrates how Iran’s destabilizing influence reaches beyond the Middle East and around the world,
We have not seen them employ them yet,
We will be listening intently to our Ukrainian partners, we will both be reporting back to the prime minister, to President Biden in the coming days, and I fully anticipate this is something they will take up when they meet on Friday,
I want to say to everyone in the world who still wants somehow to help Putin,
I will not say now exactly what is meant by devastating consequences, so as not to weaken our diplomatic position. But I can say that all options, including the one you mentioned, are on the table,
It is not right to break relations with Russia or create a conflict, but it is necessary to reach a balance as soon as possible,
Not every time information of this kind corresponds to reality. … We are developing dialogue with Iran in the most sensitive areas and will continue to do so.”
The spread of false news about the transfer of Iranian weapons to certain countries is aimed at concealing the extensive and illegal Western military support for the genocide in Gaza,
We’re seeing a disturbing pattern of greater Iranian support for the Kremlin’s illegal war, and we discussed today our shared commitment to holding Tehran to account for their undermining of global stability.”
The big question is now: What did Tehran get in return? Nuclear cooperation, cash, space program assistance?”
Dozens of Russian military personnel have been trained in Iran to use the Fath-360 close-range ballistic missile system, which has a maximum range of 75 miles,
Iran's new president and foreign minister have repeatedly said that they want to restore engagement with Europe,
High Representative Borrell, in his bilateral contacts with the Iranian partners, has constantly warned Iran against such a decision,