Iran Transfers 200 Short-Range Missiles to Russia for Ukraine War, Escalating Tensions

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:34pm on 07 Sep 2024,Saturday International

Iran has reportedly transferred over 200 short-range ballistic missiles to Russia, significantly escalating its military support for Moscow’s war in Ukraine. The missiles, including Fatah-360s with a range of over 70 miles, were delivered via a Russian ship to the Caspian Sea, Ukrainian sources told Sky News. The U.S. has warned that this move could mark a dramatic shift in the conflict, with CIA Director Bill Burns calling it a "dramatic escalation." Iran has already supplied drones and ammunition to Russia. Training and tests are expected before these missiles are deployed against Ukraine, further intensifying the ongoing war.

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