Iran denies allegations over supplies of drones to Moscow for use in Ukraine

Iran’s UN representative sharply denied Western allegations that Tehran supplied Moscow with a fleet of drones for use in Ukraine, Report informs, citing CNBC.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran has taken a clear and consistent position on the situation in Ukraine which has been pronounced since the start of the conflict,” Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani, permanent representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations, told reporters.

“Iran has consistently advocated for peace and the immediate end to the conflict in Ukraine,” Iravani said.

He added that the claims are “unfounded and unsubstantiated”. Iravani, who took no questions from reporters, also said the baseless allegations were “disappointing.”