On Friday, James Cleverly, the UK Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, accused Iran of supplying Russia with ammunition used to wage war against Ukraine, Ukrainska Pravda23 reports.
"Iran has provided Russia with a consistent stream of weapons and ammunition which is being used to kill civilians in Ukraine," the UK Foreign Secretary said. This is the first time he has officially accused Tehran of supplying military aid to Moscow.
Cleverly added that in exchange for the aid, Russia is providing Iran with "sophisticated military technology, financial support and advice which the regime could use to threaten our partners in the Middle East and suppress protests".
The UK and its partners have already imposed sanctions on many of those responsible for this deadly arms trade and will continue to hold this desperate alliance to account, the official stressed.
