Iran and Russia's 'sordid deals' threaten global security: UK Foreign Secretary's statement

UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has claimed 'sordid deals' between Russia and Iran are threatening global security, following the release of information by the US today showing Iran has become one of Russia's top military backers, Report informs, citing GOV.UK.

"Iran is now one of Russia's top military backers. Their sordid deals have seen the Iranian regime send hundreds of drones to Moscow, which have been used to attack Ukraine's critical infrastructure and kill civilians. In return, Russia is offering military and technical support to the Iranian regime, which will increase the risk it poses to our partners in the Middle East and to international security," Cleverly said.

According to him, the UK will continue to expose this desperate alliance and hold both countries to account:

"The UK agrees with the US assessment that Iranian support for the Russian military will grow in the coming months as Russia attempts to obtain more weapons, including hundreds of ballistic missiles."