On the 15th, the Group of Seven (G7) countries issued a statement calling on Iran not to provide ballistic missiles to Russia and threatening action against Iran if it did. (2024 Reuters/Morteza Nikoubazl)
[ローマ／ワシントン １５日 ロイター] – On the 15th, the Group of Seven (G7) countries issued a statement calling on Iran not to provide ballistic missiles to Russia and warning that they would take action against Iran if they did.
In a statement, the G7 said it was deeply concerned by reports that Iran was considering transferring ballistic missiles and related technology to Russia. “We stand ready to respond swiftly and cooperatively, including taking significant new measures against Iran,” the statement said.
The statement did not say whether Russia is certain it has already received Iranian missiles.
The statement said that Iran providing missiles to Russia would “increase regional instability and represent a serious escalation in Russia’s support for the war in Ukraine,” adding that Tehran has already sent drones to Russia. (unmanned aerial vehicles) and said they were being used against civilians.
A senior U.S. government official said the G7 was prepared to respond with tough new penalties, including a ban on Iran Air’s flights to Europe, if Iran moves forward with providing short-range ballistic missiles to Russia.
Secretary of State Blinken told reporters in Vienna: “When it comes to Iran’s missiles to Russia for use in Ukraine, we have sent a very clear message to Iran not to do that.” pointing out. “This has been a topic of considerable discussion in many countries in Europe and in the United States, and the concern about the situation and the determination to respond if necessary is very real and very strong.” said.
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2024-03-15 20:11:00
