Iran prepares to supply Russia with hundreds of ballistic missiles, - Reuters.

According to two European intelligence sources, dozens of Russian military personnel are training in Iran with the Fath-360 short-range ballistic missile system. It is expected that hundreds of these missiles will soon be delivered to Russia for use against Ukraine. Reuters reports this.

According to the received information, representatives of the Russian Ministry of Defense have signed a contract with Iranian officials for the supply of Fath-360 and Ababil systems manufactured in Iran. The Fath-360 missiles have a maximum range of 120 km and a warhead weighing 150 kg. The delivery times of the missiles to Russia and the status of the contract for the Abibal system remain unknown.

It is assumed that the use of these missiles will allow Russia to use its own arsenal against targets behind the front line, while Iranian missiles will be used for closer targets.

A representative of the US National Security Council warned that the US and its allies are ready to give a 'swift and harsh response' in the event of arms supplies from Iran. He also emphasized that this would 'dramatically increase Iran's support for Russia's aggressive war against Ukraine'.

The Russian Ministry of Defense has not yet responded to a request for comment on this situation. Meanwhile, Iran's representation at the UN states that the country is refraining from transferring weapons that could be used in the conflict with Ukraine until the conflict is resolved.