Media reported on Iran's transfer of long-range missiles to its allies in Iraq

Iran has handed over long-range missiles to its allies in Iraq for the first time, strengthening its military presence in the region amid threats from US President Donald Trump to hold Tehran accountable for the actions of its militias. This was reported on April 8 by The Times newspaper, citing sources.

As it became known, Iran continues to increase its presence in the region by supplying a new batch of weapons to influential Shiite groups in Iraq, which dispels hopes for a reduction in support from Tehran ahead of negotiations with the United States on missile and nuclear programs.

The arms shipments took place last week, according to regional intelligence, which monitors the nearly 1,000-mile border between the countries.

This was the first time that long-range surface-to-surface missiles, some of which can reach Europe, were at the disposal of forces supporting Iran.

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On April 8, US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright told CBC television that the US would impose tough sanctions on Iran if the country did not agree to the nuclear deal. According to him, the United States cannot allow the Islamic Republic to have nuclear weapons.

On April 7, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced that Russia was in constant consultations with Iran on various issues, including the nuclear deal. According to him, the Russian side is ready to do everything possible to facilitate the settlement of this problem by political and diplomatic means.