00:00Iran has reportedly transferred short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for use in the ongoing war against Ukraine, according to multiple sources.
00:09This delivery marks a significant escalation in Iran's involvement following previous provisions of drones that Russian forces have used in the conflict.
00:18Though the exact timing of the missile transfer is unclear, it comes amid increasing missile and drone attacks by Russia on Ukrainian cities.
00:27Ukraine, in anticipation of further large-scale assaults on its energy infrastructure this winter, has emphasized its urgent need for more air defense systems,
00:36as reiterated by President Volodymyr Zelensky during a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.
00:42Negotiations between Russia and Iran for the acquisition of ballistic missiles began as early as September of last year.
00:50Reports suggest that Russian defense officials visited Iran to observe missile systems.
00:56The missile deliveries are part of broader military cooperation between the two countries, with Russia also receiving missile components from North Korea and significant technological support from China.
01:07The international community, particularly the G7, has issued warnings of potential sanctions against Iran if the missile transfers continue.
01:16Despite these warnings, both countries appear to be advancing their military partnerships, with Russia also bolstering its defense capabilities with China's help in military manufacturing.
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