The head of the CIA, William Burns, did not confirm recent reports of Iran transferring ballistic missiles to Russia during a meeting with British spy chief Richard Moore in London. Burns expressed concern about the possibility of Iran sending missiles to Russia, stating that it would escalate defense cooperation between the two countries.
Burns acknowledged that Iran had transferred low-impact drones to Russia months before the Ukraine war began in February 2022. Iran’s Permanent Mission to the UN in New York also denied allegations of transferring ballistic missiles to Russia, emphasizing their unchanged position on the Ukraine conflict and their stance against providing military assistance.
In reaction to reports from CNN and the Wall Street Journal, Iran’s ambassador to the UN rejected the allegations as “baseless and misleading,” emphasizing the lack of credible evidence provided by the US, Britain, and France. These countries have been accused of fueling the conflict by supplying Ukraine with lethal weapons.
The ongoing accusations against Iran regarding missile transfers to Russia without credible evidence highlight the complexities of international relations and the impact of such claims on diplomatic efforts. The denial of these allegations by Iranian officials underscores the importance of verifying information before making serious accusations that can further escalate tensions in the region.