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Russia Receives 75-Mile Range Iranian Ballistic Missiles, Prompting U.S. Warnings and EU Sanctions

Sep 10, 2024, 02:09 PM

Russia has received shipments of ballistic missiles from Iran, which it is expected to use in Ukraine within weeks, according to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The transfer of these missiles, which have a 75-mile range, has prompted strong international reactions. The U.S. has issued a stern warning to Iran, threatening 'serious consequences' for its actions. The European Union, led by Foreign Minister Josep Borrell, has condemned the transfer, stating it represents a further military escalation and violates international law. France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have imposed new sanctions on Iran in response. Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Andriy Zagorodnyuk has also expressed concern, noting that Iranian missiles pose a 'huge threat' to Ukrainian energy infrastructure. The situation underscores the growing cooperation between Russia and Iran, which has raised alarms among Western nations, including the G7 partners.