Iran Denies Missile Transfer Allegations Amid Escalating Tensions

A senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander denied reports of missile transfers to Russia, which could escalate the Ukraine war. The EU and NATO consider the information credible, while Iran rejects it as psychological warfare. Deepening military ties between Tehran and Moscow raise concerns globally.

A high-ranking Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander refuted claims that Iran is transferring missiles to Russia, according to Iranian media on Monday. This comes amidst Western concerns about their potential deployment in Ukraine.

Reports from CNN and the Wall Street Journal indicated that Iran had transferred short-range ballistic missiles to Russia, but Brigadier Fazlollah Nozari dismissed these as psychological warfare. He emphasized that Iran does not support either party in the Ukraine-Russia conflict. The European Union, however, finds the reports credible, as stated by EU foreign affairs spokesperson Peter Stano, who suggested that any confirmed delivery would merit new restrictive measures against Iran.

In contrast, the Kremlin acknowledged Iran as a strategic partner, while Ukraine viewed the military cooperation between Tehran and Moscow as a growing threat. NATO and the United States echoed similar concerns, noting that any missile transfer would mark a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.

(With inputs from agencies.)