Russia says Iran has not asked for assistance

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has claimed that Iran has not asked Russia for any assistance beyond the political support already expressed by Moscow.

Source: Peskov speaking to journalists, as reported by the Russian news agency Interfax

Quote: "In this case, there have been no requests from the Iranian side. Our consistent position is well known to everyone, and there are no changes here."

Details: Peskov was responding to a question about whether Moscow intends to provide Tehran with any assistance in addition to the political support it has already expressed.

Background:

• In 2025, Russia and Iran signed a Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which includes enhanced military cooperation that could help Russia in its war against Ukraine.
• As reported by Financial Times, citing leaked Russian documents and sources familiar with the matter, Iran has concluded a secret agreement with Russia worth about €500 million to purchase thousands of modern portable air defence missile systems as part of a large-scale programme to restore its air defence system, which was damaged during last year's war with Israel.

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