2:56 p.m. ET, February 23, 2024
Iran denies sending ballistic missiles to Russia
Iran has denied sending ballistic missiles to Russia, saying recent reports are “unsubstantiated,” according to a statement provided to CNN from the Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations on Friday.
“Although there are no prevailing international restrictions or prohibitions on the sale of ballistic missiles, Iran deems itself morally obligated to abstain from weapon transactions for the duration of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine,” the statement said.
This decision was made to refrain from “contributing to the perpetuation of the war,” according to the statement.
Kirby said the United States has been closely monitoring whether Iran has provided ballistic missiles to the Russians, but officials “have not seen any confirmation that missiles have actually moved” between the countries.
CNN’s Sam Fossum contributed reporting to this post.
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