Iran to supply Russia with hundreds of ballistic missiles with 120km range

Iran is preparing to supply Russia with hundreds of ballistic missiles with a range of 120 km, Reuters reports, citing sources in European intelligence.

The publication notes that dozens of Russian troops are currently training in Iran to use the Fath-360 ballistic missile system, with hundreds of satellite-guided weapons expected to be "imminently delivered to Russia" for its war in Ukraine.

"Russian defense officials signed a contract with Iranian officials in Tehran on December 13 for the Fath-360 and another ballistic missile system built by Iran's state-owned Aerospace Industries Organization called Ababil," the publication writes.

The two European intelligence sources did not provide exact timelines for the potential delivery of Fath 360 missiles to Russia but indicated that it will happen soon.

A representative of the US National Security Council has already stated that the US and its NATO allies are "are prepared to deliver a swift and severe response if Iran were to move forward with such transfers."

It is worth noting that Iranian Fath 360 missiles can strike targets within a radius of 120 kilometers and have warheads weighing 150 kg.

A few years ago, Defense Express reported that experts consider Iranian Fath 360 missiles to be analogous to American HIMARS. In particular, they have satellite guidance capabilities.

According to Reuters, the supply of such missiles could allow Russia to use its own long-range missiles for striking targets beyond the front lines, while the Iranian weaponry would be intended for closer-range actions.

It should be noted that rumors about Iran supplying ballistic missiles to Russia have already appeared in the media. In February of this year, Reuters also reported that Russia had received hundreds of Zolfaghar missiles, which can destroy targets at distances of up to 700 kilometers.