Last minute: White House National Security Council Strategic Communications Director John Kirby stated that Iranian military personnel helped Russia bomb Kiev in Crimea, “Iran is now on the ground, directly involved in the war.” made the statement.
Kirby made statements to the White House correspondents regarding the US foreign policy in the briefing he organized via Zoom.
“IRAN SOLDIERS ON THE FIELD”
Reminding that they have long warned that Russia could buy drones from Iran, Kirby said, “Russia sent the UAVs it bought from Iran to Crimea. Today, Russian military personnel stationed in Crimea are using Iranian pilots and this is the airdrop in Kiev. “We confirm that Iranian military personnel are on the ground in Crimea and assist Russia in these operations.” used the phrase.
Noting that Russia has purchased dozens of UAVs from Iran to date and that this shipment will continue, Kirby said, “Moreover, we are concerned that Russia will purchase conventional weapons such as surface-to-surface missiles from Iran in the future due to the lack of ammunition.” said.
“WE HAVE NO DIPLOMACY WITH IRAN”
Kirby stated that Iranian-made UAVs are used against both military and civilian targets in Ukraine. On the field at the moment, directly involved in the battle.” he said.
Stressing that the US will continue its harsh sanctions against both Iran and Russia, Kirby said, “We will make it difficult for Iran to sell weapons to Russia.” used the phrase.
Kirby stated that the nuclear deal with Iran is not on their agenda at the moment, “We do not focus on diplomacy at the moment.” said.
Noting that Russia had problems using Iranian drones at first, so Iranian military personnel went to Crimea for training, Kirby said that it was Russian soldiers who directed the UAVs.