A Polish state engineering company denied on Friday, July 19, the use of spare parts sold to the Islamic Republic in the production of military drones, stating that ongoing investigations only pertain to export licenses. A private radio in Poland recently reported, citing informed sources, that the company 'WSK Poznań' sold agricultural machinery spare parts to the Iranian company 'Motor Sazan'. According to this radio, the Islamic Republic used the sold tractor fuel tanks in the production of 'Shahed 136' drones. These drones have been provided to Russia for use in the war in Ukraine. The Polish company denied any involvement in supplying equipment for the Islamic Republic's arms industry, asserting that the sold spare parts were not used in military drones. Since Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, the Islamic Republic has supplied thousands of 'Shahed 136' suicide drones to Moscow. The company stated that the Polish prosecutor's office is investigating the sale of spare parts sold to Iran. It also mentioned that this investigation does not include the discovery of its parts or fuel tanks in Ukraine or supplying equipment for the Islamic Republic's arms industry. The Polish prosecutor's office said on Thursday that it is examining whether the sold spare parts to the Islamic Republic, which could be dual-use, have valid export licenses or if there are issues in this regard. Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz also expressed concern, stating that this deal negatively impacts the country's relations with Ukraine. He noted that the investigation into this case began two years ago, and accusations have been made against the management of the Poznań company. The Polish Defense Minister emphasized that such transactions should be conducted under the supervision of the country's security services. According to him, the sale of agricultural tractor spare parts may initially seem like a safe deal, but care must be taken in selling any goods to countries supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as they may be used in the production of military equipment. The Polish Defense Minister stressed that all of his country's transactions with Iran will be thoroughly examined.
Polish State Company Denies Use of Sold Spare Parts to Iran in Military Drone Production
A Polish state engineering company denied allegations that it sold spare parts to Iran for military drone production, asserting that investigations are focused on export licenses. The situation raises concerns about the implications of such sales on Poland's relations with Ukraine and the potential use of these parts in military applications.
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📰 What Happened
A Polish state engineering company denied allegations that it sold spare parts to Iran for military drone production. The company stated that investigations are focused on export licenses and not on military applications.
- The Polish company sold agricultural machinery spare parts to Iran, which may have been used in military drones.
- Poland's Defense Minister expressed concern over the impact of such sales on Poland's relations with Ukraine.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has been supplying drones to Russia for use in Ukraine, raising international scrutiny over its military partnerships. The dual-use nature of many components complicates export regulations.
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