Exclusive-Iran withheld launchers for missiles sent to Russia, sources say

Smoke rises in the sky after shelling at the Russian border, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Sumy region, Ukraine August 10, 2024. REUTERS/Viacheslav Ratynskyi/File Photo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Iran did not include mobile launchers with the close-range ballistic missiles that Washington last week accused Tehran of delivering to Russia for use against Ukraine, according to three sources with knowledge of the matter.

The sources - a European diplomat, a European intelligence official and a U.S. official - said it was not clear why Iran did not supply launchers with the Fath-360 missiles, raising questions about when and if the weapons will be operational.