Russia’s defense minister Sergei Ivanov confirmed Tuesday Russia has sold an unspecified number of short-range Tor-M1 missiles to Iran. This announcement was the first government confirmation from Russia.
“We have delivered short-range Tor-M1 missiles to Iran in accordance with the contract,” Ivanov told reporters.

According to Russian media reports, the former Soviet country entered a $700 million contract with Iran to supply 29 of the sophisticated missile systems. And that may not be the end of it.

Other reports in the country’s media suggest the government has recently discussed selling Iran the more powerful, longer range S-300 air defense system. Although Russian officials have previously denied that, Ivanov vaguely hinted Tuesday those reports might be true.

“If the Iranian leadership has a desire to purchase more defensive weapons, we would do that,” Ivanov said, without elaborating.

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