In the Russian Federation, they changed their mind to buy Iranian missiles because of fear that Ukraine will receive ATACMS - FT
According to the head of the Iranian project at the International Crisis Group Center Ali Vayez, Tehran and Moscow, they studied the possibility of exchange of modern Russian weapons for ballistic missiles, but these negotiations went into a dead end, according to Western officials and analysts, partly due to potential consequences. both sides.
It is reported that Iranian ballistic missiles Fateh-313 and Zulfiqar have a range of 500 km and 700 km, respectively, and will add mass, if not advanced, to the exhausted rocket reserves of Russia. "There were discussions, but they haven't done so yet. The Europeans told them that the consequences would be very serious. " The United States also launched a red line, "Vaez said.
According to the newspaper, the United States has recently been exacerbated by Tehran warnings about cooperation with Russia. The US Ambassador to NATO Julian Smith stated that Western allies consider these relations" extremely disturbing. " Which is obviously very worried about all of us. This is a topic for talking inside the Alliance. And we will continue to send Iran signals about the danger of Russia's financial support in its attacks and war in Ukraine, "Smith said.
FT writes that Western officials recognize that the Kremlin can change their position on Iranian ballistic missiles because they lack of their own High -precision ammunition is becoming increasingly intense and domestic production is declining. One of the EU officials on anonymity has told FT editorials that the Russian military was already concerned about their ability to support the war. Yes, at the end of last year the supply of managed missiles and artillery decreased twice.
that he has supplied Moscow's weapon since the Russian Federation began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February last year. The Iranian military states that they have the right to cooperate with any countries. Monday, March 6 that the Islamic Republic has a "right to cooperate with other countries to strengthen their strength. " At the same time, he said that the statement that Tehran sold Russia drones for use in the war with Ukraine was "not proven".
Recall that US Presidential Administration, Joe Baiden, reported to Kiev that Washington will not be able to supply the Armed Forces of Ukraine by the ATACMS long -range missiles due to a shortage of shells. The White House believes that the existing amount will not be enough to meet its needs.
The US authorities are worried that the Armed Forces will use long range missiles to the task of blows deep into the territory of Russia, which threatened that such a result will mean the crossing of the "red line" by the US. Earlier, on January 20, CNN reported that the UK could transmit to Ukraine an analogue of ATACMS for long -range blows. According to journalists, London is ready to take the leading positions on the supply of heavier and modern weapons.