The Iranian Foreign Ministry has dismissed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's claims that Iran is supplying combat drones to Russia for use against Ukraine. The ministry's spokesman, Nasser Kanaani, described the allegations as "baseless" and accused Ukraine of colluding with the West in an anti-Iran propaganda campaign. Iran reiterated its opposition to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and expressed readiness to assist in finding a political solution. However, Iran criticized Ukraine for refraining from further talks, suggesting political motives behind its accusations against Tehran.
Denial of Drone Supply The Iranian Foreign Ministry rejected Ukrainian President Zelensky's claims of Iran supplying combat drones to Russia for use in the Ukraine conflict. The ministry's spokesman dismissed the allegations as baseless and lacking evidence.
Opposition to Conflict Iran reiterated its opposition to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and expressed regret over the suffering of the Ukrainian people. Iran affirmed its readiness to contribute to finding a political solution to end the crisis promptly.
Collusion with the West Iran accused Ukraine of colluding with the West in an anti-Iran propaganda campaign. The spokesman claimed that the Ukrainian President's baseless claims were intended to attract financial and arms support from Western states.
Refusal of Further Talks Iran expressed its willingness to continue expert-level negotiations with Ukraine to resolve the dispute. However, Iran criticized Ukraine for refraining from holding further talks, considering it as evidence of the baselessness of Ukraine's claims and suggesting political objectives and motives behind the accusations against Tehran.
Zelensky's Appeal Ukrainian President Zelensky called on Iran to halt the supply of combat drones to Russia, warning against sliding into "the dark side of history." He urged Iran to reconsider its actions in order to prevent further escalation.
Iran's Position Iran maintains that the allegations of exporting suicide drones to Russia are baseless. Iran clarified that it had provided only a limited number of drones to Russia months before the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has rejected Ukrainian President Zelensky's claims of Iran supplying combat drones to Russia for use in the Ukraine conflict. Iran dismissed the allegations as baseless and accused Ukraine of colluding with the West in an anti-Iran propaganda campaign. Iran expressed its opposition to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and readiness to assist in finding a political solution. The refusal of further talks by Ukraine was criticized by Iran, suggesting political motives behind the accusations. Iran maintains that the accusations are unfounded and clarifies that it provided only a limited number of drones to Russia prior to the conflict.