Iranian transfers of Ballistic Missiles to Russia: UK, France and Germany joint statement
Foreign ministers of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom gave a statement following Iran바카라 사이트™s export and Russia바카라 사이트™s procurement of Iranian ballistic missiles.
Statement by Foreign Ministers of the United Kingdom, France and Germany:
The governments of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom strongly condemn Iran바카라 사이트™s export and Russia바카라 사이트™s procurement of Iranian ballistic missiles. This is a further escalation of Iran바카라 사이트™s military support to Russia바카라 사이트™s war of aggression against Ukraine and will see Iranian missiles reaching European soil, increasing the suffering of the Ukrainian people. This act is an escalation by both Iran and Russia, and is a direct threat to European security.
The E3 has privately and publicly been clear that we would take new and significant measures against Iran if the transfers took place. We now have confirmation that Iran has made these transfers. We will be taking immediate steps to cancel bilateral air services agreements with Iran. In addition, we will pursue the designations of significant entities and individuals involved with Iran바카라 사이트™s ballistic missile programme and the transfer of ballistic missiles and other weapons to Russia. We will also work towards imposing sanctions on Iran Air.
The E3 are closely coordinating our strong response to these transfers with our European and international partners. We call on Iran to immediately cease all support to Russia바카라 사이트™s war against Ukraine and halt the development and transfers of its ballistic missiles.
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