Germany, France, and Britain have united in condemnation of Iran’s export of ballistic missiles to Russia for use in the Ukraine war. They have announced new sanctions targeting Iran’s air transport, including the cancellation of bilateral air service agreements with Iran and the imposition of sanctions on Iran Air.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has accused Iran of sending short-range missiles to Russia, expected to be used against Ukraine within weeks. This defiance has led to the US and its allies planning to impose further sanctions on Iran, including the state carrier Iran Air.
During a joint visit to London, Blinken warned of the escalation caused by Iran’s actions and the imminent threat to Ukrainians from the Fath-360 missile shipments to Russia. He emphasized the consequences of destabilizing actions on Iran’s hopes for sanctions relief and engagement with Europe.
The solidarity trip to Kyiv planned by Blinken and his British counterpart reflects the commitment to supporting Ukraine in the face of Russia’s invasion. The visit is seen as a demonstration of the strong alliance between the US and UK amid heightened global insecurity.
