Russia has openly admitted supplying weapons to Iran, and in fact, Russia is the last one who would want the conflict to stop. On March 26, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov made a statement during an interview with French television that left no room for ambiguity.
On March 26, Lavrov gave an interview to French television, where the discussion turned to the situation in the Middle East. Military actions by the United States and Israel against Iran have been ongoing for some time. The journalist directly asked whether Russia was supporting Iran and providing weapons. In response, Lavrov stated that Russia and Iran have a military-technical cooperation agreement, under which Russia has supplied certain types of military products to Iran.
He also clearly rejected allegations that Russia provides intelligence to Iran. Lavrov pointed out that the locations of U.S. military bases in the Middle East are public knowledge worldwide, and Iran does not need external assistance in this regard. He drew a clear distinction between the supply of military equipment and intelligence support, emphasizing that the cooperation remains strictly within the scope of the existing agreement.
In this interview, Lavrov also mentioned Russia’s position of upholding principles of international law and safeguarding the interests of regional countries. He described Iran as a strategic partner rather than merely an ally. The interview was subsequently broadcast by French television, and the full version was also released online, drawing widespread attention from various parties.
Lavrov’s remarks did not shy away from acknowledging the existence of military-technical cooperation, but they also established clear boundaries: military goods can be provided under the agreement, while intelligence support falls outside the scope of discussion. This open clarification allowed the outside world to see the specific limits of Russia’s actions in the current conflict. The interview later sparked some controversy, particularly due to its timing—coinciding with active hostilities.
The official website of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs published the content of the interview, confirming Lavrov’s statements. The entire response is based on existing agreements, emphasizing that Russia’s actions are conducted within a well-defined framework. Such a statement was widely reported in international media, directly addressing various speculations about Russia’s support for Iran.
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