Iran is considering supplying Russia with short-range ballistic missiles. This would represent a significant escalation in Iran's military support to Russia.

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Iran is contemplating the provision of short-range ballistic missiles to Russia.

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"Russia appears to be moving forward with plans to purchase ballistic missiles from Iran, a US official told CNN, as Moscow steps up its missile attacks on targets across Ukraine."

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Alone together: How the war in Ukraine shapes the Russian-Iranian relationship

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Iran is considering supplying Russia with short-range ballistic missiles.

Supplying Russia with short-range ballistic missiles would represent a significant escalation in Iran's military support to Russia..