U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken confirmed that Iran has transferred ballistic missiles to Russia for use in Ukraine, announcing new sanctions against Tehran including measures against Iran Air.
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Iran had sent ballistic missiles to Russia for use in Ukraine
Russia had already received shipments of these missiles
Russia would likely use these supplies within a few weeks
We've warned Tehran publicly, we've warned Tehran privately, that taking this step would be a dangerous escalation. Russia has now received shipments of these missiles.
EU will respond with new restrictive measures against Iran if missile delivery confirmed
Washington intends to impose sanctions on Iran for providing ballistic missiles to Russia
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken stated that Iran's move is a dangerous escalation and confirmed Russia has received the missiles.
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