The United States and six other major world powers have issued a stern warning to Iran, cautioning against providing ballistic missiles to Russia to aid its war efforts in Ukraine. The Group of 7 nations, in a coordinated statement with the White House, threatened to swiftly retaliate with new and significant measures against Iran if it proceeds with such actions.
The G7 leaders expressed grave concerns over reports suggesting a potential transfer of ballistic missiles or related technology from Iran to Russia. They emphasized that such a move would contribute to regional destabilization and constitute a substantial escalation in Iran’s support for Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, which blatantly violates international law and the UN Charter.
While the United States has yet to confirm the actual transfer of missiles, officials assume Iran intends to do so based on comments from Iranian authorities. One potential retaliatory measure being considered is prohibiting Iran Air, the country’s national airline, from flying to Europe, further isolating the nation.
The warning comes as Russia faces dwindling ammunition and troop supplies, struggling to break the deadlock on the battlefield in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukraine has increasingly taken the fight behind Russian lines, attacking oil infrastructure deep within Russian territory.
The Biden administration has repeatedly raised alarms about Russia’s efforts to acquire close-range ballistic missiles from Iran to replenish its diminishing stockpiles. Tehran has previously stated that it is “morally obligated” to refrain from weapons transactions during the Russia-Ukraine conflict to prevent fueling the war.
However, the United States and its allies remain deeply concerned about the advancing negotiations between Russia and Iran, citing intelligence findings that suggest a deal for missile procurement is actively progressing.
The G7 nations’ warning underscores the gravity of the situation and the potential consequences Iran may face if it proceeds with providing ballistic missiles or related technology to Russia, further escalating the conflict in Ukraine.
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