Foreign ministers of G7 countries condemned Iran's transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia
The G7 countries criticized Iran for transferring ballistic missiles to Russia (photo: Getty Images)
The foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) countries have strongly condemned Iran's export of ballistic missiles to Russia, according to a statement from the ministers' meeting in Rome.
The statement emphasizes that Tehran must immediately halt any support for Russia's illegal and unjustified war against Ukraine and stop such transfers of ballistic missiles, drones, and related technologies that pose a direct threat to the Ukrainian people and European and international security more broadly.
The ministers described the transfer of ballistic missiles as a further escalation of Iran's military support for Russia's aggressive war against Ukraine and highlighted that Russian aggression constitutes a severe violation of international law, including the UN Charter.
"We remain steadfast in our commitment to hold Iran to account for its unacceptable support for Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine that further undermines global security," the document states.
The statement was signed by the foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the US, as well as by EU High Representative Josep Borrell.
Iran's transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia
Recently, Tehran transferred a batch of ballistic missiles, likely Fateh-110, to Moscow. The Iranian authorities have not officially confirmed the deal, but it has been reported by the intelligence agencies of several Western countries.
In response to the missile transfer, the US imposed a new set of sanctions against Iran on September 10.
Additionally, the US and the UK are discussing the possibility of allowing Ukrainian forces to target military sites and airbases deep within Russian territory using Western missiles.
For more details on the potential consequences of Iran’s ballistic missile transfer to Russia, read the article by RBC-Ukraine.
