Russia will use Iranian-supplied ballistic missiles in its missile strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure, according to a recent report from the Institute for the Study of War. This move aims to alleviate pressure on russia’s own missile production while intensifying its military campaign.
On September 10, the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed that Iran has delivered short-range ballistic missiles to russia. Antony Blinken warned that russian forces are expected to deploy these weapons on the battlefield in the coming weeks.
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Iranian officials continue to deny any arms transfers to Moscow, but reports suggest otherwise. As Defense Express previously reported, Iran has provided russia with over 200 missiles, capable of striking targets within an 80-kilometer range. Though not classified as long-range, these missiles pose a considerable threat due to their tactical versatility, comparable to the U.S.-made HIMARS rockets. The Arman and Ababil missiles may be part of this shipment.
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