Published: 21:01, September 9, 2024 | Updated: 21:32, September 9, 2024
Kremlin dismisses reports Iran supplying missiles to Russia
By Xinhua
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov attends a meeting of Russian President Vladimir Putin with senior news leaders of international news agencies on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum at the Lakhta Center skyscraper in St. Petersburg, Russia, on June 5, 2024. (SPUTNIK, KREMLIN POOL PHOTO VIA AP)

MOSCOW — The Kremlin on Monday refuted media reports claiming that Iran is supplying missiles to Russia, saying that such allegations are not always accurate.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov made the statement while responding to media reports suggesting that Iran had recently delivered short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for use in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

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"We saw these reports, but such information does not always reflect reality," he said.

Peskov further said that Iran remains an important partner for Russia, highlighting that the two countries are strengthening cooperation and dialogue across various sectors.