Iran could send Russia ballistic missiles to use in the war against Ukraine, the US has warned.
Tehran has already supplied the Russian army with drones, bombs and artillery shells but may now be preparing to “go a step further”.
National security spokesperson John Kirby said Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu had been shown a number of ballistic missiles when he visited Iran in September.
“We are therefore concerned that Iran is considering providing Russia with ballistic missiles now for use in Ukraine,” he said.
“In return for that support, Russia has been offering Tehran unprecedented defence cooperation, including on missiles, electronics and air defence.”
Missiles will be key to Russia’s expected bombardment of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure this winter.
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