CIA director says Russia is offering to help Iran's advanced missile program in exchange for military aid

Mon, 02/27/2023 - 07:15

Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns speaks at the Central Intelligence Agency headquarters in Langley, Va., July 8, 2022 — CIA Director William Burns at the Central Intelligence Agency headquarters in Langley, Va., July 8, 2022.
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The CIA's director said Russia and Iran's partnership is growing in a "very dangerous direction."
William Burns said Russia was likely offering Iran help with its missile program in exchange for military aid.
Russia has been accused of using Iran-made drones on strikes on civilian targets in Ukraine.

Russia is likely offering Iran help with its advanced missile program in exchange for military aid for its war in Ukraine, the director of the Central Intelligence Agency said on Sunday.