Iran has allegedly provided Russian troops with about 400 ballistic missiles. They are capable of destroying targets at a distance of up to 700 km. This was reported by Reuters.


Three unnamed Iranian sources told the publication that some of the missiles transferred were from the Fateh-110 family of short-range ballistic missiles, including the Zolfaghar. Such a missile is capable of destroying targets at a distance of 300 to 700 kilometers.


According to an Iranian source, the supplies began in early January after an agreement was reached at meetings between the Iranian and Russian military and security services at the end of last year. The meetings were held in Tehran and Moscow.


Another unnamed Iranian military official said that at least four missile deliveries have already taken place. A new transfer is expected in the coming week.

Another official said that some of the missiles were sent to Russia by ship across the Caspian Sea, and some by plane.


"There will be other deliveries. There is no reason to hide it. We are allowed to export weapons to any country we want," he added.


A US official told Reuters that Washington has seen evidence of active progress in talks between Russia and Iran, but there is no indication that the shipment has taken place.