Iran says it refused to supply drones to Russia

The Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian
The Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian

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Earlier U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said Tehran was planning to supply military drones to Russia. However, the Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian denied Sullivans’ claim, La Repubblica reported on July 13.

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Iran avoids any actions that could lead to further escalation in Ukraine, including the supply of military equipment, Amir-Abdollahian said.

“We have defense agreements with Russia, but we will not help any of the parties involved in this conflict,” he added.