"Important partner": Peskov responded to Iran's Iran's supply reports for the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation
At the same time, Iran is an important partner for Russia and cooperation between countries is ongoing. "Iran is our important partner, we develop our trade and economic relations, we develop our cooperation and dialogue in all possible fields, including the most sensitive areas. And we will continue to do so in the interests of the peoples of our two countries," Dmitry Peskov said.
He never answered the question of possible deliveries of ballistic missiles for the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, but a day earlier a member of the Iranian National Security Committee Iran Akhmad Bakhshaysh Ardestani acknowledged the likelihood of assistance. The Iranian deputy explained the supply of rockets and drones with the need to carry out barter. Tehran receives soybean and wheat in exchange for weapons, as well as "bypasses sanctions through partnership with Russia.