The statement follows reports that Iran has sent ballistic missiles to Russia — a charge Tehran denies.
The U.S. and its G7 partners on Friday issued a sharp warning to Iran, threatening “significant measures” if Tehran sends ballistic missiles to Russia.
In a statement, the alliance, whose members include the United States, France, Japan, Italy, Germany, the European Union, the United Kingdom and Canada, said that “we are extremely concerned about reports that Iran is considering transferring ballistic missiles and related technology to Russia after having supplied the Russian regime with UAVs, which are used in relentless attacks against the civilian population in Ukraine.”
“Were Iran to proceed with providing ballistic missiles or related technology to Russia, we are prepared to respond swiftly and in a coordinated manner including with new and significant measures against Iran,” the statement continued. The statement did not detail any specific actions the countries would take. It could, however, be a reference to future sanctions on Iran.
The statement follows a Reuters report in February that Iran had sent hundreds of ballistic missiles to Russia after months of negotiations between Tehran and Moscow. Iran has denied that a transfer occurred.
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