INTERNATIONAL — April 11, 2026
Chechen Leader Kadyrov Rejects Sending Forces to Support Iran Against US, Israel
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov said he has no desire to send forces to support Iran against the US and Israel, citing Iran's attacks on Gulf states. The statement contrasts with an earlier offer from Akhmat unit commander Apti Alaudinov amid a Pakistan-brokered pause in the conflict.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Amu TV — 2 min read
Ramzan Kadyrov, leader of Chechnya, stated he has no desire to send Chechen forces to support Iran in its confrontation with the United States and Israel.
Kadyrov said sending forces would only be possible if Iran did not attack neighboring countries and civilians. He referenced Iran's missile attacks on Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, calling those Gulf states "our brothers."
"If there were no such attacks on our brothers, then sending forces to defend Iran is completely real," Kadyrov said in a Telegram message, without providing further details.
His position contrasts with an earlier statement by Apti Alaudinov, commander of the "Akhmat" unit, who expressed readiness to participate in the war supporting Iran.
The comments come during a two-week pause in the war between the US, Israel and Iran, brokered by Pakistan last Thursday following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Delegations from the US and Israel, as well as Iran, are scheduled to discuss issues in Islamabad.
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Single source reports direct, on-record statements by named officials Ramzan Kadyrov (Telegram message) and Apti Alaudinov; 'X said Y' from public figures is concrete and attributable.
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Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov said his forces would not fight on Iran’s behalf in its conflict with the United States and Israel.
The commander of the Chechen Akhmat special forces, Lieutenant General Apti Alaudinov, also stated shortly after the war began that he was ready to transfer all weapons at his disposal to Iran and to go into battle on Tehran’s side, should ...
- Chechen leader refuses to back Iran militarily in conflict with US and Israel | Caliber.Azcaliber.az
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has refused to provide military support to Iran in its conflict with the United States and Israel. He announced his position in a Telegram...
- Caucasian Knot | Kadyrov explained the refusal of military aid to Iran by citing damage to Arab countries.eng.kavkaz-uzel.eu
Strikes on the Arab countries of the Persian Gulf have made it impossible for Chechen troops to participate in the war in the Middle East on the side of Iran, Ramzan Kadyrov stated.
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