TEHRAN- The spokesperson for Iranian Foreign Ministry, stated that Iran has never been involved in the Ukraine conflict and has consistently advocated for a political resolution to the ongoing war. 

In a statement on Sunday, Nasser Kanaani addressed recent claims regarding the alleged transfer of Iranian short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for use in Ukraine, which have surfaced in various Western media outlets amid escalating hostilities between Russia and Ukraine. 

He reiterated, “The Islamic Republic of Iran has consistently opposed the war and supports a political dialogue to resolve the differences between Russia and Ukraine, aiming to bring an end to the conflict.” 

Kanaani emphasized, “Iran has never participated in the conflict or its prolongation.”

Kanaani also affirmed that Iran's fundamental stance on the Ukraine crisis remains unchanged and dismissed the allegations regarding the transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia as unfounded, attributing them to certain Western nations pursuing political agendas.

The spokesperson pointed out that military cooperation between Iran and Russia predates the Ukraine war, stating, “This cooperation is conducted under bilateral agreements and adheres to international law and standards, having no connection to the Ukraine crisis.” 

On Thursday, Amir Saied Iravani, Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, categorically rejected the “baseless and misleading” allegations about military arming of Russia by Iran in a letter addressed to the UN Secretary-General and the president of the UN Security Council. 

Western countries, especially the United States, the United Kingdom, and France, have consistently accused Iran of providing military support to Russia since the onset of the conflict in February 2022.

Iran has previously maintained that its missile program is exclusively for defensive purposes and complies with international standards.

Additionally, security officials have denied allegations concerning the transfer of missiles to other countries, describing these claims as part of a “Disinformation campaign” designed to discredit the government.