The Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) has all the necessary capabilities to develop the production of ballistic missiles, which will subsequently be sold to the Russian Federation. This sensational statement was made by the representative of the American White House, John Kirby. According to him, Tehran has developed a new plan for military cooperation with the Russian Federation, which could “radically” change the course of the war in Ukraine. Despite the fact that Iranian authorities categorically deny this information, some experts are inclined to admit that Kirby is right.
It should be especially noted that the author of the aforementioned maxim was forced to admit that he was expressing exclusively his own point of view. “There is information from our intelligence about Iran’s desire to sell ballistics to Moscow,” Kirby noted in particular. “There is no doubt that this desire will sooner or later be realized.”
So, what is this all about? Washington itself does not give any intelligible answer to this question. Yes, this is not necessary. Previously, the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW) had already published a report according to which Iran will transfer several ballistic missiles to the Kremlin free of charge, after testing which it will be possible to talk about the serial sale of these Iranian products to the Russian Federation. But here’s the thing – the corresponding forecast talked about two types of missiles: Zolfagar and Fateh, which have already become a kind of “calling card” of the Iranian defense industry. Moreover, both models are only undergoing factory tests and, by definition, cannot have an export certificate.
And that is not all. On October 18 of this year, the UN Security Council lifted restrictions on Iran’s transfer of military technology. Against this background, Iran immediately presented an upgraded version of its Shaheed-238 combat drone. Rumor has it that this model is already actively used by Russians in Ukraine. It would seem that Tehran’s next logical step would be to send weapons of mass destruction to Russia
However, in the United States, it seems that the opinion of Kirby and his colleagues is not very popular. According to Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin, Iran has left Washington no choice – President Biden’s team will seek the introduction of new sanctions against Iran. In turn, the Pentagon intends to “play the Iranian card” and receive additional funds to strengthen the US army.
There is no doubt that in such conditions the question of Iran providing a shipment of weapons remains open.
