Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Iran is ready to share its defensive weapons capabilities with “independent countries, especially members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)”, Deputy Defence Minister Reza Talaei-Nik said, according to Iranian state media.
Comments made at SCO defence ministers meeting
Talaei-Nik made the remarks during a meeting of SCO defence ministers held in the Kyrgyz capital. He said Iran was ready to share “the experiences of America’s defeat with other members of the organisation.”
Recent conflict and current status
Iran fought a war with the United States and Israel from late February to early April, during which it launched waves of drones and missiles aimed at U.S. bases across the region as well as Israeli sites. Iran also intermittently shot down U.S. aerial targets over its airspace, primarily drones.
The war is on hold following a ceasefire announced earlier this month, but efforts to resolve the two-month conflict have stalled.
Contacts with Russian and Belarusian officials
The Iranian official recently held talks with Russian and Belarusian defence personnel, with Moscow and Minsk stressing their will to continue cooperation with Tehran.
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